Cheerleading is a mix of dedication, strength, and talent. It's art and sport wrapped into one, and any courtside or competitive performance is a result of practice, creativity, camaraderie, and more practice—plus a lot of fun! Commit yourself to taking your cheer ambitions to the next level, and you'll uncover how rewarding this high-intensity activity can be.

The Ultimate Guide to Cheerleading has everything you need to be a successful participant in cheerleading, be it as a team member or coach. Written for both novices and those experienced in the cheering game, inside is all the essential information you need for fun and success, including:

• Step-by-step photos of game cheering, jumps, stunting, pyramids and more

• Specific activities to prepare for tryouts and improve skills throughout the season

• Routine choreography and other creative ideas

• Important coaching guidelines and safety information

• Tips on how to start a cheerleading program from scratch

• And much, much more!