Dejia Cook
Kaysville,UT
Summary
Results-driven Cheerleading Coach with a hands-on approach to improving team performance while also supporting the academic progress of every student. Excellent planner, problem-solver and relationship-builder.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cheer Coach
Utah Dance Academy
06.2023 - Current
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
- Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Coordinated with other coaches to improve performance of [Number] cheerleaders.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Checked squad member uniform, attitude and form before all events.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
Cheer Coach
Rah Elite All Stars Cheer And Tumbling
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
Tumbling Coach
USA Gymnastics
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked with parents to address issues with participant behavior in program.
- Adapted lessons to age, size and skill level of gymnast.
- Remained mentally focused despite potential distractions that arose.
- Supported gymnasts equally and created safe space for each individual.
- Assisted owners of gym with special events and tumbling birthday parties.
- Utilized standard gymnastics curriculum to teach proper form and safe conduction of high-risk moves.
- Encouraged team members to support one another and gave positive reinforcement wherever possible.
- Spotted athletes during tumbling exercises and on trampoline to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Assessed skill of different gymnasts and tailored lessons to follow deficiencies.
- Followed proper emergency protocol in event of medical injury or other critical situation.
- Conducted skills assessments for participants with rigorous industry standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Weber State University
Ogden, UT04.2025
Skills
- Facility Maintenance
- Safety Monitoring
- Player Evaluations
- Staff Development
- Strategic Planning
- Physically Fit
- Good communicator
- Collaborator
- Love feedback
Timeline
Assistant Cheer Coach
Utah Dance Academy
06.2023 - Current
Cheer Coach
Rah Elite All Stars Cheer And Tumbling
05.2022 - 09.2022
Tumbling Coach
USA Gymnastics
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Weber State University
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