This is the letter I am sending to my local YMCA (omitting personal information).
Dear Mr. Lemon:
I am interested in volunteering
to start and coach a cheerleading program this summer at the YMCA.
Benefits of cheerleading: A cheerleading program is greatly needed. Cheerleading fosters leadership and teamwork, improves
strength and cardiovascular health, and builds a strong foundation for high
self-esteem during a child’s formative years. It also allows children to form
new friendships, emphasizes accountability, develops a healthy competitive
spirit, and teaches children to become involved in their community.
My qualifications: I was a High School cheerleader for
four years. I helped with the Bitty Cheerleading program for
three years teaching girls in K-5. I was captain my senior year. After
graduation, I started a cheerleading blog that helped me organize my thoughts
on how I wanted to coach, what I saw other squads doing, what I thought looked
good, and what I though could be improved. If you accept my proposal, I plan to
complete the required cheerleading coach certification program through the
National Federation of State High School Associations. This certification
includes courses in the fundamentals of coaching, first aid, health, and
safety, concussion safety, AACCA spirit safety certification, fundamentals of
coaching cheer and dance.
My proposal: I am proposing five initial classes, a stunt class, a
flexibility class, and three age-based classes. I would like to start the
classes at the beginning of May and run them until the beginning of August.
·
Youth:
This class is for ages 5-9. It will teach basic skills. It will meet once a
week for an hour and a half.
·
Junior:
This class is for ages 10-14. It will work on enhancing and developing basic
skills. It will meet twice a week for two hours.
·
Senior:
This class is for ages 14-18. It will focus on preparing students to make a
school, all-star, or college team. It will meet 3-4 times a week for three
hours.
·
Stunt:
This class is for ages 10-18. It will focus on teaching proper stunt technique
and progression. It will meet once a week for two hours.
·
Flexibility
and Balance class: This class is for all ages. It focuses on increasing a
flyer’s flexibility. It will meet once a week for an hour.
If you would like to further
discuss my proposition you may call me or email me. I look forward to
collaborating with you to start a much-needed cheerleading program.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
