2025 ICCA Coaches Conference
March 15-16, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton
Bloomington, IL
2025 Speakers coming soon!
Friday
March 15
- Reception with appetizers & dessert
- Keynote Speaker
Saturday
March 16
- Hot breakfast
- Classes all day covering a variety of topics
- Lunch Buffet with awards and giveaways
2024 Conference Speakers & Topics
Betty Moore & Lisa Turner
ICCA
Session 1-2 - Game Day: This session will address the changes to the Game Day Division and provide insight into how to put together a Game Day Cheer. Discussion will address the adaptation to the score sheet as well as provide information about scoring to help coaches and officials prepare for the season. Ideas for increasing crowd response will be explored.
Shawn Brown & Kelly Martin
Lindenwood University & NCA Instructor
Session 1 - Advanced Stunts/Co-Ed Stunts: Build your teams' stunt foundation with a focus on the fundamentals, core components and progressions of advanced stunting. This session will address the importance of basic stunt technique, body mechanics, and the breakdown of each role in a quad or co-ed stunt group.
Session 2 - Motions and Dance: Elevate your sideline and performance routines with a dynamic blend of synchronization, energy, and intricate style. In this session, coaches will gain exposure to the importance of execution and creativity within all aspects of a a cheer routine as well as sideline engagement. Motion placement, performance, and precision will be highlighted throughout the session.
Session 3 - Conditioning: Strengthen your team from the inside out with this session designed to maximize athleticism and endurance. This session will emphasize proper from, injury prevention, and the development of physical and mental resilience, essential for success in cheerleading and beyond.
Susie Knoblauch
IHSA
Keynote Speaker on Friday night 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Laurie Wager
IHSA Clinician and Official
Session 1-2 - Interpreting the Rule Book: A step-by-step guide to help coaches navigate and interpret the NFHS rule book.
Amy Bastein
Cheer Coach at Carterville High School and Choreographer for Xperience Chicago
Session 1-2 - Choreography and Transitions: Amy will share information to help coaches develop choreography for competition and game day routines, special events, and timeout performances. The basic Principles of choreography will be shared as well as how to design and incorporate creative transitions.
Jeff Siegal
Camp Jeff
Session 1: Building your cheer program to increase school spirit and dealing with parents.
Session 2: Preparing the athlete for college cheering.
Amber Cruser
Vice President fo CCOI, IHSA Official
Session 1-2 - Comparative Scoring: High School Rubric
Session 3 - Comparative Scoring: Junior High Rubric. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch, script, and score routines through the eyes of an official using comparative scoring with the IHSA/IESA rubrics. Routines will be broken down by categories in which attendees will analyze and discuss difficulty and execution of skills while comparing to other routines in the same division.
Stephanie Brodbeck
Pro Cheer International
Session 1: Building the best jumps from the ground up! Drills, shapes, conditioning and warm up exercises to get your athletes on their way to amazing jumps.
Session 2: Hyperextensions and combinations. Take the next step to really make your jumps pop.