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Overview
Work History
Education
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Joshua Anderson

Joshua Anderson

Peoria,IL

Summary

The goal is to secure the Head Cheerleading Coach position at the University of South Carolina. Priorities include stunt and tumbling progression to safely represent the university at athletic events and appearances. I am a seasoned collegiate cheer coach with over 25 years of experience. My positions included all aspects of monitoring cheer teams including tryouts, assignment of leadership roles, routine design, as well as rehearsal, appearance, games and cheer competition preparation. I am a dedicated mentor instilling students with skills for success in sports and in life.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Judge, Accuscore/Head Instructor

NCA/Varsity Inc.
Dallas, TX
01.1997 - Current
  • Teach skills and crowd-leading material
  • Educate cheerleaders of multiple ages and cultures
  • Encourage sportsmanship prioritizing school representation
  • Supervise and train instructional staff
  • Provide safety certification training
  • Judge college, high school, and all-star cheerleading events
  • Secure proper training for all facets of the cheerleading industry

ESL Educator/Fine Arts Committee Chair/Dance Coach

Unit 5 Schools/District 150 Schools
Bloomington / Peoria, IL
08.2012 - Current
  • Provide support for educators with training, initiatives, and curriculum
  • Utilize tools to meet needs of all students
  • Implement ESL, music, and intervention programs
  • Integrate continuous improvement and district wide initiatives
  • Engage students and foster student success through individual and class instruction
  • Prepare students for summative assessments, music concerts
  • Support extracurricular activities
  • Incorporate PBIS and social emotional learning programs

Official/Clinician

MCCA / ICCA/ ICCA
, IL, IA, MO
01.1997 - Current
  • Present material about choreography, skill safety, and coaching strategies
  • Develop rubrics and point values for safe routines
  • Provide accurate scoring and feedback at competitions
  • Create a constructive/positive atmosphere for athletes
  • Provide Coaches Training

Cheer Coach

University High School
, IL
10.2018 - 02.2022
  • Provide service for Athletics and Competitive Cheer competitions
  • Plan practices, coach skills, mentor progression, and foster cheerleading safety
  • Organize game plans and time outs
  • Schedule school engagements
  • Mentor leadership development and student GPA
  • Assist in fundraisers, purchasing, and budgets
  • Manage public relations

Head Cheer Coach

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
07.2006 - 06.2011
  • Provide service for Athletics and Center for Campus Life
  • Plan practices, coach skills, mentor progression, and foster cheerleading safety
  • Organize game plans, promotional time outs, and pep band activities
  • Arrange travel and home squads for basketball, football, baseball, and soccer games
  • Mentor leadership development and graduation progress
  • Fundraise and oversee purchasing, and budgets
  • Manage public and alumni relations

Education

Doctorate degree - Leadership

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2020

Master's degree - Curriculum and Instruction/ESL

Concordia University
Chicago, IL
01.2014

Bachelor's degree - Music Education

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
01.2002

Skills

  • Safety Kill Management
  • Athlete Training and Motivation
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Community Outreach
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Travel Arrangement Coordination
  • Creativity and Flexibility
  • Game/Competition Preparation
  • Academic Eligibility Monitoring
  • Alumni Relationship
  • Clinic Planning and Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Head Coach, Texas Tech University
  • Cheer Coach, Unit 5, Dance Coach, University High School
  • 2 Time NCA High School National Champion, Choreographer
  • TTU Progress in Placements, 5th, 5th, 3rd, 3rd, 2nd
  • 3rd Place, University High School
  • Collegiate Coach, 2001-2011, Kansas State University, Texas Tech University
  • Judge, USASF The Cheerleading Worlds, IASF Worlds Cheerleading, NCA College Nationals
  • Excellence in Diversity and Equality, TTU
  • Board of Regents Guest, TTU
  • Head Instructor, NCA Staff
  • Cheer Captain, Illinois State University
  • Individual National Champion, ICF/ICA
  • National Champion, Power Tumbler
  • Article, Texas Cheerleader Magazine, 'An Interview with Joshua Anderson'

References

  • Stephanie Rhode, Director of Cheer/Dance, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, (806) 438-5546, stephanie.rhode@ttu.edu
  • Heidi Baron, Principal Kellar Primary School, Peoria Public Schools, Peoria, IL, 61614, (309) 253-5319, heidi.baron@psd150.org
  • Jobi Martinez, Diversity Officer, Texas Tech University (Previous), Houston, TX, 79409, (806) 445-5098, jobi.martinez@racialjusticeinstitute.org
  • Justin Carrier, Vice President All-Star Experience, Garland, TX, 75201, (214) 507-7082, jcarrier@nationalspirit.com
  • Lea Nelson, Coach University, High School Head Cheerleading Coach, Normal, IL, 61761, (309) 242-0797, leamenning@yahoo.com

Timeline

Cheer Coach

University High School
10.2018 - 02.2022

ESL Educator/Fine Arts Committee Chair/Dance Coach

Unit 5 Schools/District 150 Schools
08.2012 - Current

Head Cheer Coach

Texas Tech University
07.2006 - 06.2011

Judge, Accuscore/Head Instructor

NCA/Varsity Inc.
01.1997 - Current

Official/Clinician

MCCA / ICCA/ ICCA
01.1997 - Current

Doctorate degree - Leadership

Capella University

Master's degree - Curriculum and Instruction/ESL

Concordia University

Bachelor's degree - Music Education

Illinois State University
Joshua Anderson