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Let’s be real for a second, Coach. You’ve finally found a rhythm. Your practice schedule is set, your stunt groups are (mostly) hitting, and you actually remembered to pack your own lunch today. Then, you see the notification: The New NFHS Spirit Rules are out. Suddenly, your brain starts spiraling. Is our pyramid still legal? Do I have to re-choreograph the entire transition? How am I supposed to explain these changes to my athletes when I’m still trying to wrap my head arou

If you’re a cheer coach who feels exhausted, short-tempered, or emotionally drained by mid-season, let’s clear something up: It’s not because you don’t care enough. And it’s not because you’re doing it “wrong.” Most cheer coaches feel burned out because the role demands more than people realize—and very little of it is visible. Burnout Isn’t About Effort Cheer coaches are some of the most dedicated people I know. You show up: early late on weekends emotionally invested Burnou

If you’ve ever walked into practice thinking, “I know I planned… why does it feel like I forgot something?” You’re not alone. Cheer coaching isn’t just practices and games—it’s communication, leadership, logistics, and emotional management all happening at once. This checklist is designed to help you plan once —and lead with confidence all week long. Bookmark it. Save it. Come back to it often. Weekly Cheer Coach Planning Checklist 1. Practice Planning Before the week starts

There was a time when I was holding everything together—but just barely. On the outside, I looked organized: coaching working managing family schedules running events saying “yes” to everyone But internally? I felt scattered, reactive, and constantly behind. I wasn’t lazy. I wasn’t unmotivated. I was overwhelmed—and I didn’t have a system that supported the life I was actually living. Planning changed that. Not overnight. Not perfectly. But deeply. The Chaos Phase (You Might

Most cheer coaches plan practices. Good coaches plan games and competitions. Successful cheer coaches plan their week . And not just the obvious stuff. If you’ve ever ended a week feeling behind, reactive, or exhausted—even though you “planned”—chances are you skipped the parts that actually make the week run smoothly. Here’s what successful cheer coaches plan every single week that most coaches forget. 1. They Plan Communication Before It Becomes a Problem Most coaches comm

If you’re a cheer coach reading this in the middle of the season, let me say this first: You don’t need a New Year’s resolution. You need a mid-season reset . Mid-season is when most cheer coaches feel stretched thin. Between games, competitions, injuries, parent communication, and school expectations, planning for the future can feel overwhelming. But this point in the season is actually the best time to reflect, adjust, and prepare for the year ahead . Not with pressure — w

If you're a cheer coach and you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, unappreciated, or like you're constantly juggling 500 things — you're not alone. Cheerleading has evolved into a year-long commitment full of administrative duties, emotional coaching, public expectations, and performance pressure. And yet, no one talks about how much cheer coaches carry. So today… we’re talking about it. 💥 Why Cheer Coaches Are Burning Out (The REAL Reasons) 1. You're Coaching AND Doing Administr

If you're a cheer coach, you already know — organization isn’t optional… it’s survival. Between practices, games, parent communication, rosters, fundraisers, choreography, and the million tiny details no one sees… staying on top of your season can feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why I created the Ultimate Cheer Coach Planner — a powerful, coach-focused system designed to simplify your season and support you all year long. And this Black Friday, I’m offering the biggest dea

The other day, I had an older member of our community stop me with an interesting observation. She noticed that all of my cheerleaders’...

There’s nothing quite like the energy of a gym full of young cheerleaders. Their smiles, their eagerness to learn, and their excitement...

If you’ve been in the cheer coaching world for more than a week, you know this truth: our brains are constantly juggling a thousand...

The first bell has rung, the hallways are buzzing, and the sound of the marching band is drifting across the football field. For cheer...

As a cheer coach, I've spent countless seasons juggling practice schedules, competitions, parent meetings, fundraising, and team-building...

Prep for the season like a pro and hit the ground cheering! Back-to-school season hits fast—and if you're a cheer coach, it can feel like...

Because winging it isn’t a strategy – and your team deserves better. As cheer coaches, we wear a lot of hats — choreographer, motivator,...

Hi coach friends! I'm so excited you're here. Welcome to Coach Julie Co. , a space created by a cheer coach—for cheer coaches. Whether...