Dear USASF Parents and Athletes:

The summer months are the perfect time to explore your leadership potential and discover the pathway to becoming an effective and authentic leader at a USASF Virtual Leadership Workshop and enhance your cheer and dance skills by joining us at THE National Conference and Master Classes & Combine led by industry professionals.

Space is limited and the deadlines are near. Read on to learn more. I hope to see you there!

VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

JUNE 14 : 5-7 PM EST

Deadline to register is June 12

JUNE 29 : 11-1 PM EST

Deadline to register is June 27

*registration takes place in the Athlete Portal

ATHLETES IN ACTION is created for athletes (grades 6-8) who learn from our USASF Leadership Facilitators during a fun and interactive virtual leadership training designed specifically for their age range geared towards learning leadership styles and forms of communication applicable to the team dynamic. Participation includes:

introduction to USASF Leadership training and preparation for BOLT
includes the AiA worksheets to be used throughout the training and after
digital certificate

VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

JUNE 2: 4-8 PM EST

Deadline to register is June 1

JUNE 15: 11-3 PM EST

Deadline to register is June 13

*registration takes place in the Athlete Portal

B.O.L.T. workshops are designed for high school-aged All Star athletes. This virtual workshop will help you learn about communication and leadership styles that will benefit you as you navigate All Star, school and beyond. Participation includes:

includes the leadership workbook to be used throughout the training and after
eligible for advanced leadership training in the Fall
digital certificate
Eligibility to apply to the AAC in July
USASF Scholarship points

REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Registration takes place in the Athlete Portal

MASTER CLASSES | COMBINE |

WORLDS ATHLETE AMBASSADORS

Elevate your training by joining us on July 11 in New Orleans, LA, for our DANCE MASTER CLASSES & CHEER MASTER'S DAY open to all levels of cheerleaders and dancers. Space is limited.

The Cheer Master's Day features a holistic approach to your training, addressing the physical, mental and emotional aspects of performance with industry experts Rain Athletics on proper jump technique, mental performance lab led by Julie Jones, the opportunity to work with athletic trainers, and Debbie Love's famous strengthening program.

Dancers will feel energized during the Jazz class from the head coach of THE Ohio State University, 11X National Champion and 2X ICU World Gold Medalists in Jazz and Pom, Melissa McGhee, have fun grooving while learning hip hop choreo from Oscar, 'BIG O', Hernandez, NBA/NFL/collegiate choreographer and America's Got Talent S12 competitor; and the sideline class will boost performance skills and will show what it takes to grace the sidelines of one of the top collegiate dance teams in the country.

CHEER & DANCE COMBINE

Discover the pathway to a college cheer or dance team and learn how to find the best fit academically and athletically. Make connections with in-state and out-of-state coaches to gain valuable insight, while college coaches may seize the opportunity to scout potential cheer athletes for their college cheer and/or STUNT teams.

Register for the USASF DANCE Combine | Register for the USA CHEER Combine

WORLDS ATHLETE AMBASSADORS

Athletes, ages 12-18, participating in Master’s Day and/or Junior Coach and Athlete conference sessions can be invited to serve at Worlds Athlete Ambassadors. Go behind the scenes at The Cheerleading Worlds and The Dance Worlds 2025 and work closely with the USASF social media team to interview participants, follow teams through warmups and post live updates of the competition. Learn More.

SECURE YOUR SPOT ON STAGE

USASF NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Come to New Orleans for the Master Classes & Combine on July 11 and stay for the National Conference on July 12-13. We have classes designed JUST FOR YOU. Here's a sampling of the ATHLETE TRACK:

Technique Class with Carter Williams, So You Think You Can Dance
Exclusive Opportunity: Town Hall with USASF Board of Directors
Injury Prevention & Recovery and Strength & Stretch sessions
Hip Hop choreo with Nicole Trigani, pro-dance team and collegiate choreographer
Making the Team: Journey to College/Pro Teams
Classes facilitated by Positive Coaching Alliance and RISEGames, Giveaways, Scavenger Hunts
PaJAMa Jam! Athlete Mixer
and more!

IN-PERSON LEADERSHIP

Back again, Athletes in Action will be offered at The National Conference on July 12-13! Cheer and dance athletes entering grades 6-8 participating in the ATHLETE TRACK at the conference will take part in this 2-hour session and learn hands-on from our Leadership team.

JR. COACH TRACK

The National Conference offers a JUNIOR COACH TRACK exclusively for 14-17-year-olds, providing movement-based and educational classes. PLUS, participants of the Jr. Coach track who pass the written test and attend all required classes on July 12-13, will become a USASF CERTIFIED JUNIOR COACH!

DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE OPPORTUNITIES

Join me this summer!

Whether we connect virtually for a leadership workshop or in person at the Master Class and/or THE National Conference, I can't wait to share what we've been working on. Join me for the best opportunity this summer to expand your skills, spark inspiration, and build connections to make your cheer and dance experience unique!

CLICK HERE to register. Complete all information to register and make payment. The deadline to register is near, so don't delay! For more information, contact me at KGarrett@usasf.net.

Kinshasa Garrett

USASF Regional Director

Leadership, DEIS and Enrichment Director