Andre Bland III
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Dynamic former All Star Cheer Coach with 10 years of experience in All Star cheer, dance and gymnastics. Specializing in routine creativity, innovative choreography, and team building. Proven ability to mentor athletes and enhance performance quality through innovative training techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach
Crimson Heat Allstars
Upper Marlboro, MD
06.2016 - 06.2025
- Planned & executed structured practices focusing on stunting, tumbling, jumps and choreography.
- Developed training programs to enhance cheerleading techniques and performance quality.
- Designed and executed original choreography for competition use.
- Fostered teamwork and camaraderie among team members through team-building exercises.
- Recorded appropriate 8-count sheets to assist with music production.
- Assisted in custom team music production.
- Coordinated logistics for multiple events, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
- Cultivated a positive team culture that encouraged athlete engagement and commitment to excellence.
- Evaluated athletes' performance, providing constructive feedback for skill improvement and personal development.
- Maintained detailed records of athlete progress, attendance, injuries, and other pertinent information for administrative purposes.
Skills
- Stunt Techniques: Proficient in various stunt and pyramid techniques for all stunt positions
- Choreography: 10 years of experience in creating and teaching innovative cheer routines and dance routines
- Leadership: Strong ability to lead and mentor cheer teams, fostering teamwork and collaboration
- Coaching: Effective coaching techniques for skill development, safety, and
Performance enhancement - Safety Protocols: Comprehensive understanding of cheer safety practices, rules and guidelines
- Event Coordination: Experience in planning and organizing cheer events, competitions, and showcases
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting
With athletes, parents, and teams
- Performance Skills: Strong stage presence and ability to engage audiences during
Performances - Team Building: Proven strategies for building morale and team cohesion
- Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to address challenges and adapt routines or strategies effectively
- Communication: Effective in conveying ideas and fostering a positive environment
- Teamwork: Strong collaborator with the ability to work in diverse groups
- Time Management: Balanced rigorous practice schedules with academic
Commitments
Accomplishments
- The Dance Summit - Junior Open - Champion
- The Dance Summit - Mini Variety - Champion
- The Youth Summit (Inaugural) - Youth Elite Level 2 - 2nd Place
- The D2 Summit - Junior Elite Level 1 - Finalist
- Reach the Beach - Mini Elite Level 2 - Overall Grand Champion
- The One - Youth Elite Level 2 - Overall Grand Champion
- Full Paid Bid to The Dance Summit
Certification
- CPR, First Aid & AED Certified
Timeline
Head Coach
Crimson Heat Allstars
06.2016 - 06.2025