Brianna Franklin
Knightdale,NC
Summary
Talented & Enthusiastic Cheerleading Coach familiar with game, competition and team management. Superior work ethic and disciplined mentality focused on maximizing team member fitness, skill and collaborative abilities. Results-driven 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. Bringing 16 years' of Cheer & Dance and 10 years of Coaching experience along with the desire to help athletes develop into confident performers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
University Of Mount Olive
04.2022 - Current
- Spent last two months as the Interim Head Coach
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Participated in regular training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
- Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through specific drills and conditioning.
- Implemented various activities to foster team bonding and togetherness with the team
Cheerleading Camp Instructor
National Cheerleading Association (NCA)
04.2018 - Current
- Conduct camps for Middle School, High School, and Collegiate athletes
- Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
- Helped direct special events, outreach programs and more.
- Teach a range of cheer-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Teach cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through examples and hands-on teaching.
- Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events, including game days and competitions.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Worked with other instructors to always create a wonderful camp experience
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Head JV Cheerleading Coach
Athens Drive Magnet High School
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Head Cheerleading Coach for JV Cheerleading Team.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with arigorous practice schedule.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Coordinated with parents, athletic director and other resources to meet team needs, including equipment and travel arrangements.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
- Checked squad member uniform, attitude and form before all events.
- Helped organize fundraising for cheer activities and apparel.
- Prepared athletes for competitions.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events, including competitions and game days.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
- Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through demonstration and conditioning.
Cheerleading Coach
Biron Elite Cheer
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Assistant Cheerleading Coach to Small Senior Level 2 and Large Senior Level 4 teams of Biron Elite Cheer
- Participated in regular training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments.
- Prepared athletes for competitions and tryouts.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
- Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
- Checked squad member uniform, attitude and form before all events.
- Coordinated with other coaches to improve performance of cheerleaders.
Cheerleading Camp Instructor
EDGE Cheer & Dance
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Taught various cheer & dance material to Middle & High Scool ages
Hip Hop Dance Instructor
Lori's School Of Dance
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
- Serve as instructor for Hip Hop dance, including dance styles such as breaking, popping, and locking as well as dance from ballet, tap, and jazz
- Costume design coordinator and size manager for students ages 5-18
- Prepare appropriate music selections and choreograph routines for competitions and other routines to teach during class
- Taught groups of up to 15 couples, with particular focus on Hip-Hop styles.
- Choreographed 5 dance numbers each year for company's year-end recital.
- Adhered to all studio guidelines and legal requirements.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
- Coached individual students on by-appointment basis with personalized dance teaching and support.
Head Cheerleading Coach
Crusaders Football
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Planned and directed physical conditioning programs to enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Directed special events, outreach programs and pep rallies.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, tracked expenses and reported on all team activities.
Education
Ph.D. - Doctor of Business Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2023
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC05.2017
Skills
- Recruitment
- Safety awareness
- Performance improvements
- Team Bonding
- Special events planning
- Motivational leadership style
- Athlete safety
- Physical and endurance training
- Team Training
- Game rules
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Exercise planning
- Sports injuries training
- Chorography for Performance & Stunt Competitions
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Sherry Sellars Cheer Award" 2014- 2015
- Directed JV Cheer program to achieve 1st Place in NCCCA State Championship & 2nd Place in NCHSAA State Invitational 2020 - 2021
- Directed Allstar Cheer program to receive Bids to D2 Summit 2017 - 2018
- Captain of College Cheer Team from 2016 - 2017
- Lettered at Methodist University 2015 - 2017
- Named MVP 2016 - 2017
- YCADA Pop Warner Junior Pee Wee Conference Champs 2021
Certification
- Fundamentals of Coaching Training - 2017 - 2021
- Concussion Training - 2015 - 2021
- NFHS Certified Training - 2018 - 2021
- CPR Certified - 2013 - 2021
- AACCA Spirit Safety Certified - 2018 - 2021
Volunteer Work
Knightdale Dragons Pop Warner Program
- Head Cheer and Dance Coach - Junior PeeWee
- Coaches a team for football games and created routines for competitions
Timeline
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
University Of Mount Olive
04.2022 - Current
Head JV Cheerleading Coach
Athens Drive Magnet High School
05.2018 - 06.2021
Cheerleading Camp Instructor
National Cheerleading Association (NCA)
04.2018 - Current
Cheerleading Coach
Biron Elite Cheer
09.2017 - 06.2018
Cheerleading Camp Instructor
EDGE Cheer & Dance
05.2017 - 04.2018
Hip Hop Dance Instructor
Lori's School Of Dance
08.2015 - 06.2017
Head Cheerleading Coach
Crusaders Football
06.2013 - 08.2014
Ph.D. - Doctor of Business Administration
Walden University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Methodist University
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