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2019 USASF National Meeting Block Schedule

Owners, Coaches & other All Star Professionals

Monday & Tuesday, August 5-6, 2019

Pre-Meeting Offerings available on Saturday & Sunday, August 3 & 4

LOCATION: M Resort Hotel & Spa, Las Vegas, NV

* Schedule & Session Descriptions for Athletes & Junior Coaches is located in a separate document

Full Session Offerings & Descriptions can be found at the end of this document.

This schedule is tentative and is subject to change.

Saturday, August 3rd: Pre-Meeting

Legality Official Training:

1:00-9:00 pm Cheer Legality Official Training

Sunday, August 4th: Pre-Meeting

Legality Official Training:

12:00-5:00 pm Dance Legality Official

Leadership Workshops:

10:00 am-6:15 pm All Star Professional’s Leadership Course: IMPACT

10:00 am-6:15 pm Athlete Leadership Training: BOLT | MARCH

Credentialing:

10:00 am-6:00 pm Level 7 (formerly Level 6) Credentialing Course & Testing

12:00-9:00 pm Cheer Credentialing: Practical Exams Levels 1-6 (formerly Level 5)

Early Bird Check-in & Onsite Registration:

3:00-8:00 pm Check-in for Pre-Registered Attendees & On-site Registration

Committee Meetings:

11:00 am-4:00 pm USASF National Advisory Board

Social Activity:

8:00-10:00 pm Connection Mixer for All National Meeting Attendees

Owners, Coaches & other All Star Professionals: Revised 7/26/2019 [page 1]

Monday, August 5th: National Meeting Day 1

8:00 am-9:45 am Registration & Check-in

9:20-9:50 am (CIT) Coaches In Training & Novice Track Orientation

10:00-11:15 am

Meeting Welcome

& Keynote Presentation

All Attendees

Meeting Welcome & Kick-off

Kathy Penree, Connection Chair & USASF Board of Directors

A Leader that Matters: How to “SOAR” in your All Star Role

Anton Gunn, Author, Speaker and Leadership Consultant

11:30-1:30 pm Session I - Membership Forum: Regional Assemblies

1:30 pm-3:15 pm

Lunch Break options

Lunch on your own

Peer 2 Peer Mentoring Sessions

Owner’s Luncheon: Special Owners Address Presented by Anton Gunn

2:30 pm-6:30 pm Alternate Track - Cheer Rules Workshop

3:30 pm-4:15 pm Cheer: Rules Process. Age Grid & New Rules

Dance: Rules Process, Age Grid & Rules Updates

4:30-6:00 pm

For Owners:

Harsh Truths about Social Media & Athlete Protection: Being a

Leader in an Interconnected World

A Panel Discussion (Karen Wilson moderator)

For Coaches:

Offering #1: MASTERY: Coaching for Peak Performance

Presented by Positive Coaching Alliance

* This will meet the requirement for the mandatory PCA course for credentialing

candidates. This is DIFFERENT than the online course and the courses offered at previous

Regional Meetings or last years National Meeting. Coaches who have attended previous

PCA sessions are welcome and encouraged to for a deeper dive in the PCA tools.

Offering #2: Leadership Lessons

For coaches who have completed PCA and would like to explore the topics of Leading with

integrity, and discovering the leadership qualities necessary for every owner and coach at

every level

For Event Producers:

Partnering in Compliance

7:00 pm-7:30 pm Hors d'oeuvres

7:30 - 8:30 pm Member Recognition Celebration

8:30 - 10:00 pm President’s Reception with Hors d'oeuvres and Open Bar


Tuesday, August 6th: National Meeting Day 2

9:00 am-9:50 am

Early Bird Offerings

Attendees choice (1 of 7 classes)

10:00 am-10:50 am

Development Session I


11:00-12:00 noon

General Session

All Attendees

Stronger Together

Jim Chadwick, President, U.S. All Star Federation

Bill Seely, Chairman, USA Cheer

Amy Clark, Vice President, U.S. All Star Federation

12:00-1:30 pm

Lunch Break options

Lunch on your own

Peer 2 Peer Mentoring

Learn the NASCDD Dance (12:45-1:15 pm)

1:30 pm-3:00 pm

Development Session II


3:30 pm-6:00 pm

Extended Sessions

Attendees choice (1 of 7 sessions)

6:15 pm-6:30 pm Lift Off: Closing Rally

Wednesday, August 7th: Post National Meeting

10:00 am-4:00 pm Event Producer Meeting


SESSION DESCRIPTIONS & ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

For Program Owners | Coaches | Event Producers

U.S. All Star Federation National Meeting

August 5 & 6, 2019

Las Vegas, NV

MAIN STAGE: GENERAL SESSIONS & FEATURED SPEAKERS

SOAR!

Connection Chair and USASF Board Member, Kathy Penree, kicks off our National Meeting by

introducing the central theme that connects all sessions. You’ll be inspired to learn, share and take All

Star to the next level!

A Leader that Matters: How to “SOAR” in your All Star Role

Whatever your vocation or aspiration, you can become an admired leader in the prevention of child

sexual abuse. For nearly a decade, Anton Gunn has been a history-making leader on national policy

issues. He has inspired and empowered thousands of grassroots leaders. He has even provided advice

and coaching to some of the most impactful leaders in America. From Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Hip Hop

group, Public Enemy, to the President of the United States, Anton will teach you the simple and

impactful skills that will allow you to become a game-changing difference maker.

In this program delivered by Power Speaker, Anton Gunn, you will gain the four keys that will help you

to become a leader that matters to others and is admired by all.

In this powerfully motivating program you will discover:

● How to become a difference maker that matters

● The importance of personal growth and leadership development

● The impact of being an advocate for yourself and others

● How to leave a legacy that matters to others

Stronger Together

"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." – Henry Ford

Jim Chadwick (USASF President), Bill Seely (Chairman, USA Cheer) and Amy Clark (USASF Vice

President) will headline day two of the National Meeting. The sport of All Star, in its 16 years of

organized governance, has made huge strides in structure and unification. Join our featured speakers

as they take a deeper look at the “state of the sport”, how we work together with other governance

organizations to solidify our position under the overall umbrella of Cheer and Dance and examine how

coming together as an All Star community will lead to improved safety and increased growth of the

sport.

LIFT OFF (Closing Session)

Attendees will come together to close the meeting and begin their ascent to SOAR. The focus shifts

from inspirations and aspirations to action steps and results, in the words of Henry Ford: "If everyone

is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself."


MEMBERSHIP FORUMS: REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES

The National Meeting offers an opportunity for members to assemble by region and discuss proposals,

issues and challenges facing the All Star community and governance. No topic is off limits. Join your

regional director to discuss, debate and provide feedback so that we can work together and continue to

shape our sport.

MEMBER CATEGORY WORKSHOPS & EVENTS - Monday Afternoon

OWNERS LUNCHEON & SPEAKER

Presidential Impact: Three Keys to Engage and Empower your Program

Anton Gunn has spent 20 years learning from and advising some of the most impactful leaders in the

United States of America. Among his experiences are encounters with the last five Presidents of the

United States. Learn keen business insights that will allow you to become an inspiring and empowering

leader. Watch your personal and organizational success go off the charts.

In this program delivered by Power Speaker, Anton Gunn, you will learn the principles of world-class

leadership embraced by some of the most important leaders in American history. The principles of

service, empowerment and legacy will help you to become an impactful leader that has a lasting

impact on the lives of others.

This powerfully motivating program will help everyone become a leader that matters.

● Owners will see their employees respond with new enthusiasm

● Parents will connect with their children on a deeper level

● Coaches will see their teams blossom

OWNERS SESSION

Harsh Truths: Social Media & Athlete Protection - Being a Leader in an Interconnected World

Join Senior Regional Director, Karen Wilson, along with experts in the field of Athlete Protection as

together we discuss strategies on how online behavior can create challenges for us as leaders and

what the possible consequences are, as well as tangible actions we can take to protect the athletes

and ourselves.

We will also take a deep dive into the realities of what our athletes are being exposed to, how

significant the risks they are taking are and how we can make an impact. What are safety measures

we should have in place within our program?

COACH SESSIONS (CHOOSE 1 TO ATTEND)

Option 1: MASTERY: Coaching for Peak Performance Presented by Positive Coaching

Alliance*

*Accredited Coach In Training Course Requirement

In this workshop, attendees and our Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Trainer will engage in interactive

discussion of how coaching for "mastery" can lead athletes to peak performance. Research from the

world’s top sport psychologists and researchers, who serve on PCA’s National Advisory, will be

explored with a particular emphasis on how these ideas can be tangibly implemented by coaches. We

will explore specific challenges such as maximizing athletes' effort, combating nervousness, projecting

confidence and positivity, coaching athletes through a plateau, implementing individual goals and

helping athletes through adversity.

* This will meet the requirement for the mandatory PCA course for credentialing candidates. This workshop builds on the PCA

online course and the live courses offered at previous meetings and delivers content not previously covered in these other PCA

offerings.

OPTION 2: Leadership Lessons (for coaches who have completed PCA)

Join Mary Wendt, along with a panel of Connection Leaders, as we explore the topics of Leading with

Integrity, and discovering the leadership qualities necessary for every owner and coach at every level.

Enjoy asking questions in an intimate setting with your Connection Leaders. Bring a journal and get

ready to take notes- this will be an interactive and informative session!

[Additional offerings for Event Producers & Affiliates during this session. Descriptions on next page.]


MEMBER CATEGORY WORKSHOPS & EVENTS - Monday Afternoon (continued)

EVENT PRODUCER SESSION

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!: A Partnership in Compliance

Event producers are invited to join us for a detailed training on how to ensure compliance at their

events. This session will cover all areas of event compliance, portal functionality, available tools and

resources, the event producer role in addressing issues and/or policy violations on-site at the event

and post-event violation reporting. Additional discussion topics include Athletic Performance Standards,

athlete protection and ways to create a safer environment for our athletes.

AFFILIATE MEMBER & INDUSTRY SUPPLIER SESSION

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS & PROTECTION: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility!

USASF Board members and staff invite industry providers, including apparel, makeup, accessories,

music, coaches, choreography, photography, video and the media that cover the sport to come

together to continue the discussion on Athlete Performance Standards as one component of its

Athletes First initiative. Learn about the risks of sexual exploitation of All Star athletes and join us as

we collectively make the commitment to be diligent in how we portray youth so we do not put them at

risk.

RULES: THE PROCESS, NEW RULES & AGE GRID

RULES PRESENTATION: Cheer

Alison Stangle, Executive Director of Rules and Safety, will review the changes to the rules and age

grid for the 2019-2020 season as well as discussing the implementation of the Athletic Performance

Standards.

RULES PRESENTATION: Dance

Meredith Walker, Director of Rules and Safety, will review the changes to the dance age grid and rules

for the 2019-2020 season and the division and category offerings for the 2020 Dance Worlds.

Additionally, hear about how the USASF Athletic Performance Standards will be incorporated

specifically for dance teams this season.

ALTERNATE TRACK: Cheer Rules Workshop - Monday, 2:30-6:30 pm

Coaches may choose the alternate track on Monday

NOTE: Attendees who chose the Alternate Track to participate in the Cheer Rules Workshop will not

attend any of the offerings between 2:30 am and 6:30 pm on the National Meeting Schedule.

Cheer Rules Workshop Track

Join Ali Stangle, Dana Fielding and special guests as they bring the rules to life through video and live

stunt demonstrations. This is an in-depth workshop where you learn the nuances of the rules while

gaining a real understanding in a fun, interactive environment. This workshop will explain the

language, the intent behind the rules and how to prepare your athletes with skills focused on safety

through level rule progressions. This workshop is for all experience levels and includes a working

lunch. Learn the rules through the eyes of the experts and unlock your coaching potential.

Friday Schedule for attendees on the Alternate Track

10:00 am-11:15 am Meeting Welcome & Opening

11:30 am-1:30 pm Regional Forums with Regional Director & Connection Leaders

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Lunch Break [on your own]

2:30 pm-3:30 pm Rules Workshop

3:30 pm-4:15 pm Cheer Rules Updates 2019-2020 Season

4:30 pm-6:30 pm Rules Workshop

7:00 pm-7:30 pm Hors d'oeuvres

7:30 pm-8:30 pm Member Recognition Ceremony

8:30 pm-10:30 pm President’s Reception


EARLY BIRD OFFERINGS: Tuesday, 9:00-9:50 am

Rubber Bands & Resistance Training

Want to make it to the next level in your strength program and become more flexible? Dress

comfortably and get ready for a movement class as Debbie Love provides you with the tools you need

to implement a resistance-based training program for your athletes using a common rubber band.

Bands will be available for purchase on site.

Explore your Core!

You have been asking for the return of the Core Strengthening Class and we have listened! From paper

plates to Pilates, core work is essential in providing a strong cheer and dance base to succeed in All

Star. Learn progressive exercises to challenge your athletes, no matter their skill level. Come ready to

move and take these activities home to your program.

Better Safe than Sorry: A lesson in preparation for what no one wants to think about.

Join panelists from The Connection as they share a Crisis Management and Emergency Action Plan

workbook designed to prepare you for the worst case scenarios. The Connection Leaders have

collaborated to provide this informative and interactive session so that you can identify, address and

prepare for the unthinkable. Workbook included.

The Coaches Quest: Your Voyage to Professional Success

Navigating the Sea of Professional Level Coaching


Navigate the waters of effective and professional coaching. Stops along the way include

professionalism in practice, relationship boundaries with athletes and parents, professional interaction

with parents and co-workers, professional expectations at events, how to handle the times when the

seas are rough and much more.

NEVER SAY NEVER! Empower Exceptional Athletes to Become Independent through All Star

There is an overwhelming amount of anecdotal evidence that people with disabilities who participate in

sports build confidence, social skills, fine and gross motor skills, agility, endurance, balance, strength,

dexterity and more. These life skills are what assist in promoting independence this population need to

achieve to hold down jobs, go to college and be successful in life. Join Glenda Broderick as she shares

her knowledge from years of teaching and coaching this population.

CHEER WORLDS CLUB SCORING: Preview & Feedback

Join us to see the first look at the draft of Club Division Scoring for The Cheerleading Worlds® in 2020.

The session will include a review of the scoring system draft, the potential differences from The

Cheerleading Worlds® in 2019 and an opportunity for you to provide feedback that will be considered

in the final version of the system.

What Athletes are Exposed to Online & Our Role in Providing Safety Measures

Take an in depth dive into the realities of what our athletes are being exposed to, how significant the

risks they are taking are and how we can make an impact. What are safety measures we should have

in place within our program? Explore the peer-to-peer risks our athletes face both as victims and

potential perpetrators of illegal behavior. And walk away with a curriculum that you can take home and

present to parents to enlighten and educate.

A-B-C-D-E of Cheer & Dance Emergencies

Are you prepared for emergencies while athletes are in your care? In this session join Dr. Lindsay

Stephens as she discusses some of the possible emergency situations that may arise at your

gym/studio or at a competition and the answers to these questions: What are they?; What do they

look like?; What do I do?; How to return your athlete to the mat or marley?; and How can I prevent

these situations from arising?


DEVELOPMENT SESSION I: Tuesday, 10:00-10:50 am

DANCE WORLDS SCORING: Preview & Feedback

Come learn about and train on the 2019-2020 USASF Dance Score Sheet that is available for event

producers to use throughout the season and will be used at The Dance Worlds® in 2020 for the Senior

Divisions. The session will include an in-depth explanation of the score sheet with an opportunity for

you to ask questions and wraps up with attendees participating in the same training The Dance

Worlds®judges go through. Explore, learn and walk away with a thorough understanding of the USASF

Dance scoring philosophy.

Foundations of Coaching - Credentialing 101


The USASF has launched a new credentialing portal that extends beyond Cheer Level Credentialing.

Learn the ins-and-outs of credentialing, why it’s a good risk management decision to have credentials

and explore the new options and offerings available in the portal.

● Baseline Credentialing (New 2019)

● Prerequisite Credentialing (New 2019)

● Categories: Cheer, Dance & Exceptional Athletes

Attendees will also be given tips and tricks on being successful in the credentialing process.

Get up and Move: Dance FUNdamentals Basics - No Experience Needed!

This is the magic of Dance FUNdamentals! Let us show you how easy it is to add dance to your

program offerings. If Dance FUNdamentals is in your future, attend this movement-based class to feel

inspired and confident about adding the new revenue source of dance into your facility. And who

knows, you might be able to use some of this in your existing cheer program! What if you are an

experienced dancer? This is your sneak peek at the new FUNdamentals program. See you there!

Pre-Participation Exams

The overarching goal in performing a pre-participation physical evaluation (PPE) is to promote the

health and safety of the athlete in training and competition. The PPE provides the medical background

on which physical activity decisions will be made by the individual athlete’s physician.

Releasing the Inner Visionary within your Staff - Growing Leadership and Character Setting goals is relatively easy. Following through is the challenge. Join Mary Wendt and panelists as

they discuss the USASF Leadership and Enrichment Programs that will assist you and your staff in

navigating the journey, from charting a course to implementing it. Sharpen your staff's leadership

focus by listening to testimonials and exploring the character-building programs that will help your

program and staff GROW!

Novice for the Not-so-Novice Coach: New Revenue & Growing the Sport (doing your part)

As seasoned coaches we often look past ways to grow our programs outside of our Elite teams. You

have the experience and knowledge in coaching level 1-3 skills, but are you putting an emphasis on

GROWTH by implementing Novice programs at various levels? Learn how to use your experience to

successfully implement Novice into your program. We will cover strategies and ideas on how to build a

Novice program using your strengths as an established coach.

Supercharge Your Business: Getting Your Time and Sanity Back

This session will cover tips and tricks to making your business more efficient and effective so you can

get back to doing what you love. Topics include role management, delegation, financial management,

customer data, effective communication, tech in the gym and marketing solutions. As they say, time

is money - the more “time” you can access, the more money you can make!

Cyberbullying & Digital Dangers: Helping athletes navigate tech effectively and safely!

Cyberbullying and Digital Dangers: Helping athletes navigate technology effectively and safely!

Cyberbullying and other digital dangers are a common problem for youth today. Learn more about the

dangers, how to prevent them, and how to respond if it happens to your athletes.


DEVELOPMENT SESSION II: Tuesday, 1:30-3:00 pm

Growing & Strengthening All Star: What’s Next? Ask the Athletes

What’s on the horizon for All Star within the global vision of youth sports? Join Senior Regional

Director, Karen Wilson, as she outlines the concept of thinking globally, playing locally and introduces

the audience to a panel of athletes that have completed the USASF Leadership Training and, together,

explore the future of All Star.

CIT- NOVICE 1 - How to Build a Successful Novice Program from Day 1


Be in the know about Novice 1. Learn how to structure your practice so you can implement a

successful Novice 1 program. Safety is the key to success. Building your Novice program from the

ground up will give you and your athletes years of success in the future!

Learning Styles: Coaching Strategies based on the Individual

Understanding an athlete’s personality traits and communication style, combined with how they learn

academically and their age variable, will aid in your coaching strategy to provide a positive experience

for both the athlete and you as a coach. Join Debbie Love and Glenda Broderick as they challenge you

to explore your coaching style and how it fits individuals in your program.

#ThisIsAllStar

Who gets to define All Star? Those of us who are in it or those who are on the outside observing?

Which voice is louder and which voice is accurate? Join our panel of experts as we explore how WE can

amplify the best of All Star in ways that will encourage observers to join your program. Bring your

questions and ideas for this important session that will empower us to frame our own story.

Dance into Growth: Revenue for the non-Dance All Star Program

INTRODUCING Dance FUNdamentals!

Dance can be another revenue source for your program and the USASF has created tools to make it

easy! Roundtable with the creators of Dance FUNdamentals and other industry experts to discover

launching dance into your facility. Basics such as flooring, curriculum, obtaining teachers and class

ratios will be discussed. During the session we will explain the tools you need to be successful in

adding this revenue stream to your facility. Supplemental handouts will be presented to attendees.

CA$HING IN: Secrets to success and turning USASF Developed Resources into MONEY!

USASF Program Owner, Ayanna Williams, got out of debt and turned a profit of over $200K utilizing

the programs developed by the USASF. Join us as she shares with you the secrets of her success.

USASF Program Owner, Lisa Burtner, implemented one of the most successful National All Star Cheer

and Dance Day success stories ever, converting her NASCCD into 60+ registered athletes.

Join us as we share with you the with real life success stories who are ready to illustrate and give

examples of how you can adopt and implement the ideas and programs that will take your business to

the next level.

Brain Health: Concussion Protocol & Best Practices

Concussions are a risk for any athlete but are a particular concern for those participating in

cheerleading due to the nature of the activity involving height, inversion and rotation of the body as

well as physical interaction and contact with other team members. All Star programs must have an

understanding of the causes, signs and symptoms of concussions as well as a clear and outlined

protocol for athletes who have suffered, or are suspected of having suffered a concussion. This session

will address the best practices surrounding concussions in All Star cheer and dance.

Creating an Abusive Free Culture: Everything Thrives or Dies in Culture

In this engaging workshop Detective McNeil discusses the importance of culture and how it determines

what teens and young people share with adults and their peers. When it comes to culture, “What goes

is what grows!” If abuse is allowed to exist than it will grow and become a part of the culture. In this

session we will: discover why predators target athletes; discuss how abuse affects team dynamics;

gain an understanding of how mental health can affect performance; learn how to create an abusive

free culture; and gain insight by examining common answers victims give for not sharing with adults.


EXTENDED SESSIONS: Tuesday, 3:30-6:00 pm

The National Meeting will include an extended session (150 minutes) for attendees on Tuesday

afternoon. Choose between one of our panels and round table discussions for owners OR one of our

training sessions for coaches.

ALL STAR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION- Training Sessions for Coaches

CIT-Part II- Seasoning Your Novice - Components of Novice 2 and 3

*Accredited Coach In Training Course Requirement (option 1 for this session)

Spice up your Novice program! Focus on your Novice levels 2 and 3. Learn the ins and outs of what is

legal and what is not. How do we engage the athlete and provide them the tools for success? Learn

what foundations will carry them through and make them successful in All Star for years to come!

Best Practices for Return-to-Participation & Minimizing Burnout

Dr. Lindsay Stephens, Board-Certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, will share with

attendees how to recognize and assess injuries common to All Star cheer. She will also address one of

the most often discussed topics among injured athletes and parents, coaches and healthcare

personnel: “When can I go back and play?” Return-to-participation (RTP) recommendations following

injury can be a difficult decision for health-care professionals and athletes/parents/coaches due to the

various factors that must be considered. Making an educated decision on RTP that ensures that the

athletes’ physical and mental well being is the primary focus can minimize athlete burnout.

WORKSHOP: Leading with a Purpose - Create an Action Plan for Success

In this session, Joe Terrasi (national lead trainer for Positive Coaching Alliance) and Robin Galik

(Northeast Regional Director) will work with owners and program leaders to develop the beginnings of

an action plan to build, nurture, and protect a culture that supports the healthy development and

growth of all athletes. Program leaders will work on creating specific roles and responsibilities for

every group of stakeholders in their organization to actively contribute to an environment that

maximizes the athletic and personal growth of all athletes. Attendees will create a customized season

calendar of when and how to utilize the tools and resources developed by the USASF specifically for

you to succeed on and off the mat or marley.

FUNdamentals - We have you covered!- Shauna and Mary

*Accredited Coach In Training Course Requirement (option 2 for this session)

This USASF program is aimed at helping you attract a new customer base to grow your business!

Don't miss out on the NEW INSTALLMENTS of FUNdamentals! You can now offer:

● FUNdamentals 1, 2, and 3 for Cheer

● Preschool Cheer FUNdamentals (NEW)

● Hip Hop for the Cheer Gym FUNdamentals (NEW)

● Pom For the Cheer Gym (NEW)

● Dance 101 For the Cheer Gym (NEW)

FUNdamentals is a short-term, non-committal, low-cost introduction to All Star in a weekly class

format. The entire program has been developed for YOU as a member benefit! Learn how to use the

tools provided and add this new offering to your program successfully and profitably. This course will

cover all aspects of the FUNdamentals program:

● How to use the provided skill modules and choreography modules to develop lesson plans

● How to best prepare for weekly classes

● How to successfully launch and implement the FUNdamentals program

● How to engage parents

● How to develop your coaches

● How to use FUNdamentals as a stepping stone for growth

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EXTENDED SESSIONS: Tuesday, 3:30-6:00 pm

Dance in the USA, Highlighting the Differences

● How is Pom different in the Midwest vs. the West Coast?

● Hip Hop on the East Coast vs. the West Coast?

● Jazz in the South vs. Midwest?

● Are there regional differences in Kick?

We will explore the dance genres in each region and compare notes. What are the trends in each

region of the country? Coaches will share their training tips, warm up ideas and drills to create a “Best

of the USA” list during this interactive dance session.

The Beginner, Intermediate and Expert Guide to Starting an Exceptional Athlete Team

Up for the challenge of starting an Exceptional Athlete team? Glenda Broderick will give you marketing

ideas, go over the value of the Assessment/Intake Form and a plan of action for behavior

management. Couple that with Debbie Love guiding you through coaching strategies for proper

progression in physical training of the athletes and you have a grand master plan!

BEST PRACTICES - Panels & Round Table Discussions for All Star Program Owners

Jump Start

This session is for All Star Program owners who have been in business for 1 to 4 years. Content applies

to both Cheer and Dance Programs.

Join Regional Directors and Connection Leaders as they provide tips for All Star business success for

programs new to All Star, from business plans and budgets to marketing and hiring practices.

Attendees will receive the Jump Start workbook.

Legacy Launch

This session is for All Star Program owners who have been in business for 5 or more years. Content

applies to both cheer and dance programs.

If you have been in business for 5 years, you have made it over the hump; now what? What is the

next step to provide your employees and your customers more? Join members of The Connection for a

panel discussion aimed at broadening and accelerating your level of success. Attendees will receive the

Legacy Launch workbook.

EVENING MIXERS & RECEPTIONS

Connection Mixer

Your Connection Leaders are hosting a social mixer and want to meet and get to know YOU! Join them

and your Regional Directors Sunday night and chat about everything All Star. Do you have an idea to

share? Need advice? Want to meet a specific Connection Leader or become one? Come to mix and

mingle, grab a bite and a beverage and get CONNECTED!

Member Recognition Celebration President’s Reception

Tonight, we recognize the excellence, inspiration and successes of USASF members. More than just

giving awards for “the best of,” we’re honoring achievement in the implementation of USASF

programs, leadership displayed through values, service and integrity and inventiveness in program

management and growth. The Recognition Celebration will be followed by a reception with light food

and beverages. Come celebrate your peers and be motivated by their accomplishments!


ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

PEER 2 PEER MENTORING

Mentoring is available to all USASF Professional Members. Need advice for growth? Athlete retention?

Parent engagement? Let the USASF connect you with the best mentor for YOUR specific needs. Upon

registering for the National Meeting be sure to indicate your interest in a mentor and our team will

make the connection for you!

Here is the link if you wish to connect with a mentor:

https://usasf.formstack.com/forms/peer2peer

LEADERSHIP

Make plans to join the USASF for one of our transformational leadership training programs on the

Sunday prior to the National Meeting. Courses run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Separate registration

required. To register or learn more, follow this link: http://usasf.net/leadership/

IMPACT

YOU can make an IMPACT on your athletes, program and fellow coaches by participating in this

leadership series for All Star Cheer and Dance professionals. IMPACT emphasizes that Integrity

Motivates People And Cultures to Transform. Elevate your ability to lead those in your care with

strategies that are easily adaptable to the All Star environment. Separate registration is required, see

link above.

BOLT & MARCH

The USASF is offering two programs for athlete leadership training. Bettering Our Leaders of

Tomorrow (BOLT), and Males Advancing Respect, Connections and Honorability (MARCH) introduce

and encourage concepts of integrity, accountability, personal growth and self-confidence to high school

age athletes. The USASF believes that everyone has leadership capabilities. BOLT and MARCH

activates young athletes to become strong peer role models who put team first, fully commit to their

All Star program and learn to make choices that lead to accomplishment. Developed and led by alumni

of the USASF Mentoring Leaders program, BOLT and MARCH will set young athletes on their path to

success. Separate registration is required, see link above.

CREDENTIALING

Level 7 (formerly Level 6)

This will be offered on Sunday, August 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

Level 7 Credentialing Candidates will attend class sessions to review the rules and address the skills

and safety considerations for our highest level. Attendance for the full day is required. Level 7

credentialing candidates must be credentialed through Level 6 (formerly Level 5) to be eligible for this

course. This course is included with National Meeting attendance, however, National Meeting attendees

must register for Level 7 credentialing and pay the credentialing fee through their USASF member

portal ($30). Level 7 credentialing candidates who do not register for and attend the National Meeting

will pay the course fee ($150) and the testing fee ($30) for a total of $180. In addition to waiving the

course fee, Level 7 credentialing candidates who also attend the National Meeting may complete the

required Positive Coaching Alliance Double Goal Coach® course at no additional charge.

Practical Session (Hands-on | In-person testing)

Cheer Coach Credentialing will be scheduled Sunday-Tuesday. Pre-registration is required. Follow this

link to pre-register: https://usasf.formstack.com/forms/cred_reg_summer2019_nm The $25 credentialing session fee is waived for attendees who are registered for the National Meeting.

The USASF Cheer Coach Credentialing Program examines, tests and certifies the knowledge, expertise

and proficiency that a cheer coach possesses to safely teach building and/or tumbling skills in Levels

1-6. Current USASF Career Members who are 18 years or older are eligible for the credentialing

program. Coaches must be a current Career Member in order to maintain valid credentials. National

Convention attendees can complete the required Positive Coaching Alliance Double Goal Coach® course

at no additional charge when they attend the National Meeting.


https://usasf.formstack.com/forms/peer2peer

http://usasf.net/leadership/

https://usasf.formstack.com/forms/cred_reg_summer2019_nm

LEGALITY OFFICIAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

LEGALITY OFFICIAL TRAINING

Cheer - Saturday, August 3 (1:00 pm-9:00 pm) Dance - Sunday, August 4 (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)

The USASF trains and certifies Legality Officials for All Star cheer and All Star dance on an annual

basis. The certification term is based on each annual All Star season. Typically the season begins in

the fall and extends through the spring. You MUST register separately for this course. It is NOT

included in the National Meeting pricing. Buy one, get one free- Legality Official Candidates may take

both cheer & dance certification courses for the price of one.

Follow this link to learn more and/or to register: http://usasf.net/safety/legality-official/


http://usasf.net/safety/legality-official/

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