Certifications

USASF Coaches Certifications - All registrations must go to the USASF representative. Please email Adam Thomas at adamthomas@universalspiritassociation.com or phone him at 1-980-721-0474. You must be a registered UCE coach to take the USASF or NCSSE credentialing at this event.

NCSSE Certifications - These courses are for every type of coach and offers video demonstration, testing and a certification that will create real security for you and your program. You can register on-line with the NCSSE offer. Go to www.spiritsafety.com.

 
 
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
Registration 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Trade Show Vendors Set Up 3:00pm - 6:00pm
USASF Credentialing 12:00pm - 6:00pm
NCSSE - Principles & Ethics Certification 12:00pm - 3:30pm
NCSSE - Stunts & Tumbling Certification 4:00pm - 7:00pm
JAM Brands Panel Judges Certification 3:00pm - 6:00pm
(The Judges Certifications are free to UCE registered Coaches)
 
Ultimate Coaches Extravaganza
8:00pm - Until…
Registration 7:30am
Workshops
(3 - 4 workshops taught during each session)
 
Workshop A 8:30am - 9:45am
Workshop B 10:45am - 12:00pm
Workshop C 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Workshop D 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Workshop E 5:00pm - 6:00pm
 
Spirit Innovations Fashion Show
Saturday: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
 
Tradeshow
Saturday: 9:45am - 5:00pm
Come visit over 60 top industry vendors in one location! By attending the tradeshow you will add some new flair to your season. We guarantee you will find at least 2 ways to save money and will receive many gifts from the vendors!
 
Stunt Fest
Saturday:
Tumble Fest
Saturday:
LEVEL 3 & 4 Session 1 8:30am - 10:30am
LEVEL 4 & 5 Session 2 11:30am - 1:30pm
Beginner Mat 1
Intermediate Mat 2
Advanced Mat 3
3:00pm - 5:00pm
 
2009 Sample Workshops (some may change or be added)
 

Hands-on Workshops:

Safety First
Jump Conditioning
Pushing it to be ON TOP – Sensational Stunts & Transitions
Tumbling Drills & Skills
Breaking Your Athletes FREE of the Mental Block That Traps Them
Motivating Your Athletes through the WHOLE Season
Making Your Dance Section Pop!
Turning Coed Stunts into All-Girl Stunts – Demo Class
Clean it up – Secrets to Making a Perfected Routine
Hip Hop with the Stars!
Get the Most out of Your Bases & Transitions in Stunts
Demo Class Learn how to do your own choreography from start to finish.
Inversions – when, where and How you can do them!
Stunts – Learn how to teach and spot all stunts from thigh level to double twist dismounts
Tumbling – Learn how to spot various skills from beginner to advanced, jump and tumble combinations
  Interactive Discussion Workshops
Top 10 Worst Things that Could Happen to a Gym
To Market, To Market…
Critiquing Your Team
What’s Your Business Really Worth? & Gym Profitability
What to Know about The JAM Brands!
The JAM Judges Certification (taught on Friday Night)
Effective Practices for a Winning Season
How to Remove Stress from a Long Season
21st Century Cheer Gym: Using Today’s Technology
Being Ready for Nationals – Planning for the Title!
Cheerleading Equipment
Emergency Plan (protect yourself from litigation & your cheerleaders from injury)
Maximize Your Score Sheets (know the trade secrets)
How Do They Do That?
Marketing your program on the Web – Facebook, My Space – the Pro’s and Cons
Talk to the judges – What are the most important components to have in a routine?
Increase Profitability – How to add a dance program to your gym!
 
CERTIFICATIONS
  • USASF All-Star Credentialing
  • NCSSE Safety Certifications
  • Judging Certifications