The National Conference
July 12-13, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Youth/Rec, Junior High, High School, College Cheer and STUNT Coaches, join us in New Orleans July 11-13 as we share the stage with the USASF for the 2024 National Conference! Register today to secure your ticket to this year’s can’t-miss event!
Vendor/Exhibitor Information
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For information on being a vendor/exhibitor at our national conference, contact Gena Evans at gevans@usasf.net.
Conference Code: G-USSF
Our Keynote Speaker!
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Keynote Speaker, CJ “Shep” Shepherd!
One of 15 siblings, growing up Shep endured challenges that most would only encounter through the fictional medium of television. As a result, his transparent, and impactful story has captivated thousands, subsequently leading people to transformed lives in droves.
A Few of Our Amazing Session Speakers!
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LeRoy McCullough
USA National Team Coach, Director of NCA Speed Camps
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Celia Kiogima
Head Cheer and STUNT Coach, Davenport University
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Dr. Maria Wisman, PT
Former National Team member, Physical Therapist, The Cheer Doctor
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Alli Lumpkin
USA National Team Coach,
Head Cheer Coach, Western Kentucky University
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Blair Bergmann
Head STUNT Coach, University of Kentucky
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Brandon Seagondollar
Head STUNT Coach, California Baptist University
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Anahid Arrieta
STUNT Official and Rules Interpreter,
President, NorCal STUNT Officials Association
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Lauri Harris
USA Cheer Executive Director
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Jessica Chatto
USA Cheer Director of STUNT Operations
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Lee Trudell
Director of Adaptive Abilities Cheer and Performance Cheer Divisions for USA Cheer
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Shayna Danielsen
Head STUNT Coach, California All Stars Bay Area
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Jim Lord
USA Cheer Director of Education and Programs
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Kaitlyn Lyday
Former US National Team member,
USA Cheer Director of Marketing & Social Media
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Karie Chard
Director of STUNT – Midwest, Northeast
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Amy Haney
Director of STUNT – West, Mid-South, Southeast
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Ransome Harper
Former Coach, West Forsyth HS,
North Carolina Coach of the Year
USA Cheer Membership & Events Director
Sessions
Friday, July 12
Sessions begin at 8:50 am and end at 5:30 pm
SpiritHQ: The Expo 7 – 8:30 pm for great vendor networking and prize giveaways!
9pm – Midnight, step back into the vibrant era of retro rock at Vintage Rock Club Network Bash hosted by Rebel Athletic!
Saturday, July 13
Sessions begin at 9 am and end at 4:20 pm
Sessions:
Below are just some of the USA Cheer sessions being offered this year. In addition, all USASF sessions are open to all attendees, giving you up to six different sessions to choose from in each rotation!
STUNT-Specific
- STUNT Summary of Changes for the 2024/2025 Season
- Success for 1st and 2nd year STUNT programs
- How to start a Club/High School STUNT Program
- Preparing High School Athletes for Recruitment
- Making your Routines Work for You
- Training Skills for the New College Routines
- Structuring Your Overall STUNT Season
- From an Official’s Eye/You Make the Call
- Tumbling for STUNT
School & Rec Cheer
- College Rule Changes
- High School Rule Changes
- Game Day Cheer Management
- Structuring your Season and Daily Practices
- Road to a ParaLympic Dream
- College Baskets and All Girl Technique
- High School/College All Girl Pyramid Techniques
Sessions for All
- The Vital Role of Strength Training For Cheerleaders
- Utilizing Technology in STUNT and Cheer
Roundtables for Scheduling, Travel, Budgeting - Improving Jumps
- Intermediate Stunt Technique
- Elite Stunt Technique
- Physical Therapy/Injury Prevention For Cheer/STUNT
- Building a winning culture