Reflection... Moving Forward

We've worked our butts off and it paid off. Undefeated 1st place champions... Sunnyvale Rockets - Jr. Pee Wee

Anyone who has videos, please send them to me :) I would love to have a solid one to show the girls on Monday's reviewing part of practice. 

I cannot express how proud I am of these girls after the Saturday, November 9th Cheer competition. It wasn't just their performance. It was their actions, their behavior, their drive, their determination, their commitment, their pride, their teamwork, I could go on and on. Coaching for me isn't just about the trophy or getting that next skill. It's about getting these girls to set goals, to work hard in anything they do, to be respectful, to be self disciplined, to know the value in practice and consistency, to show commitment, to follow through, to show good sportsmanship, and again, I could go on and on. I know that I learned these skills through my time in cheer, and there is no greater gift than to be able to pass it on to this generation. That is the sole reason of my presence on this team, the girls. I look forward to these next weeks; they're going to be fast and their going to require an even heavier commitment, but their going to be worth it. 

Practices are mandatory. 100%. If something comes up, please talk to me, but there is no substitution for not being present at a practice with all the girls. I want to commend everyone's attendance thus far. Continue to be on time and have the girls ready to work.

Moving Forward:

Practices will be @ FAIR OAKS EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. I will aim to be there a bit early so the girls can get the mats all set up. This helps in optimizing our practice time. 

Practice are 100% mandatory as I will stress again. 

Fundraising

It's time to KICK UP THE FUNDRAISERS! WOO HOO! Start asking around and motivating people to support your cheerleader! Some fun ideas when asking for families to donate, Make a video or a picture collage for your child! You can have your cheerleader make it and have them ask! I am going to motivate the girls as much as possible at practice to take responsibility in helping fundraising!

**fundraising releases will occur during circle up. DO NOT rely on the blog to always be the best source for fundraising. Coach Jackie will be main team connect for questions. 

*Interested in bingo? The information can be found on the sunnyvalepopwarner.com site under fundraising. 

NATIONALS:

If ... (When) we make it to nationals, we will require the BALANCE no later than DECEMBER 1st. The Sunday after competition. This is VERY soon. I would love to extend it, but our flight would be that following Saturday, December 7th. Any later and we're looking at a couple hundred more per person. Let's get focused. Travel dates Dec 7- Dec 12.
Tentative: We're looking to travel Saturday, December 7th. Practice at their facility Sunday. Compete Monday December 9th. Parks and Celebration Tuesday. Celebration Pop Warner Party Wednesday night, December 11th. Fly home Thursday, December 12th.  

IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT PLANNING TO ATTEND NATIONALS, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP. THIS IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GIRLS AND THE TEAM. They will still be able to compete at regionals and everything, but I need to know IMMEDIATELY. EVEN IF THERE IS A HESITATION. 

Parents Attendance is encouraged for Monday's circle up!

** I will be sending contractions with the girls on Monday's practice upholding commitment for moving forward. They will be due Wednesday, November 13

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These next couple weeks are going to be hard, but fun. As you all know, these girls are capable of anything they put their mind to. Your staff will work hard to give them the tools that is necessary for success. REGIONAL'S FIRST PLACE TROPHY... WE'RE COMING FOR YOU.

ONE CHANCE. ONE DREAM. ONE TEAM.