Tabor begins this high energy presentation with an overview of his proven four-step S-P-A-M approach to cheerleading conditioning. This system is designed to be physiologically and psychologically sound and builds in sensitivity for the diversity that every group presents in terms of fitness.

Tabor targets five areas:

• Cardio and Legs - 25 exercises and variations
• Upper Body Exercises - 18 exercises
• Core Exercises - 15 exercises that train both the lower and upper core
• Low Back - Three specific exercises
• Stretching - Seven exercises

With each exercise Tabor shows you the technical aspects for safe and effective execution for the specific move, and he demonstrates how to make the activity cheer specific.

This instruction is sure to give both coach and cheerleader ideas for achieving a level of conditioning that incorporates fun and high energy into safe and effective training!

53 minutes. 2010.

Team unity and cohesiveness are essential to a successful cheerleading team. In this presentation, Coach Sarah Buss presents 11 team building activities that will help your team develop respect, understanding, unity and a sense of caring for each other. A few examples include:

• Creative and fun activities for lightening the mood of an intense practice by getting silly!
• Group problem solving activities that offer challenges to small groups to resolve.
• Accountability activities that rewards listening and teamwork.
• Team identity activities that let the team define attributes of a successful team and identify behavioral expectations that reflect these attributes.
• Trust building and confidence building activities that are designed to let team members get to know and better understand the "individual."

Buss presents the goals and objectives for each activity along with a live demonstration of how to implement each activity. What makes this presentation so invaluable is that Buss shares the nuances of what to expect from each activity. She also includes creative variations within the activities will assist you in addressing team unity challenges that you might be facing.

Unify your team this season by using these techniques to build respect and understanding!

35 minutes. 2010.

Learn communication skills for managing and resolving conflict among coaches, parents and athletes in this candid DVD from veteran cheer coach Jennifer Uselton.

Drawing on real-life issues from her 16-year coaching career, Uselton shares tips and techniques for creating an environment of compassionate understanding that will open pathways to creative problem solving, team building and improved relationships.

Uselton opens with a brief overview of the four main stages of group development, emphasizing the second or "storming" stage where most conflict occurs. She applies a unique interpretation of Dale Carnegie's highly successful "feel, felt and forward" method to six different scenarios. Each scenario shows how to diffuse emotionally charged situations to create positive results that respect different, often opposing viewpoints.

Viewers who practice Uselton's easy-to-follow advice will become competent, confident communicators.

21 minutes. 2011.

Jen Uselton addresses two critical and timely topics: effective social media networking and cyber-bullying.

Uselton discusses developing and protecting team reputations in the highly pervasive and accessible environments of social networks like Facebook and Twitter. She also gives pointers for protecting individuals from negative activities like cyber bullying and shares 10 cyber-bullying facts that every coach (and parent) needs to know in order to protect teens from embarrassing, hurtful behaviors.

Her presentation concludes with three tips for using the Internet to achieve positive results.

Effective conflict resolution requires specific communication skills. Uselton provides these tools plus important strategies for maintaining reputations and ensuring personal safety in an Internet-based age-all in less than 30 minutes. Every coach, athlete and parent can learn something from this presentation.

10 minutes. 2011.

Get detailed the technique training, teaching tips, tricks and coaching wisdom you need to sharpen your performances! Noted dance instructor Cindy Clough brings more than 30 years of expertise to this DVD featuring technique, endurance, strength and flexibility for high kick dancing.

TECHNIQUE & DRILLS
When it comes to technique, attention to detail can separate your squad from the pack. Clough teaches and demonstrates how to tighten connections, and provides drills and tips for making your movements sharp, quick and in synch.

Ten types of kicks are shown, from basic moves like the open kick and straight kick to more advanced moves like popping fans and the Just For Kix original Kixster Kick. Clough also shows common technique errors and things to look for that when corrected will sharpen your performance.

ENDURANCE
Make your routines look effortless. Clough advocates staying in great shape in order to be able to perform routines with stamina. Her dancers demonstrate a cardio endurance drill that simulates a performance without needing a fully choreographed routine. In addition, this drill saves practice time because you're working on endurance and dance technique at the same time.

STRENGTH
Increase the power and height of your kicks and jumps and reduce injuries! Clough shares several drills and exercises designed to build strength in the quad muscles, glutes and core while reinforcing technique.

FLEXIBILITY
Learn advanced partner stretches to take your flexibility to the next level. Clough shares nearly 20 drills and stretching exercises to lengthen muscles and maximize your dancers' flexibility.

The excellent demonstrations on this DVD will enable you to see exactly how each technique and drill should be performed. This dance DVD is the framework for teaching dancers great technique for high kicking!

42 minutes. 2010.