Pride. Leadership. Success.

Coaching StaffCoaching Staff

Head Varsity Coach: Coach Brooks– Asst. Coach: Coach Bilek– Asst. Coach: Coach Marissa

Head JV Coach: Coach Pryor– Asst. Coach: Coach Jamie

Head Freshman Coach: TBA

Coach BrooksCoach BrooksHead Varsity Coach4th Year with Oakton H.S.Coaching Experience: Over 6 yearsCertifications:AACCA, First Aid/CPR, Stunt Progression I & 2, UCA Tumbling, Stunts & Motions, NFHS Concussion, NFHS & VHSL Coaching, UCA 5 Star Coach

Outside of Cheer… - Mommy to Quinten (4) - Married for almost 6 years to my

amazing hubby, Fed - Senior Marketing Manager for Optum

- Completing MBA end of 2012- Can’t live without Starbucks every morning!

Coach Bilek (“B”)Coach Bilek (“B”)Assistant Varsity Coach4th Year at Oakton H.S.Coaching Experience: 4 yearsCertifications:AACCA, First Aid/CPR, Stunt Progression I & 2, NFHS Concussion, NFHS & VHSL Coaching, UCA 5 Star CoachOutside of Cheer…

- Mommy to Lola (my dog) - Aunt to 1 niece and 2 nephews

- Program Manager of a team of 13 supporting Department of Veteran Affairs Mental Health applications - Favorites: Mexican Food & Country Music

Coach MarissaCoach MarissaAssistant Varsity Coach1st Year with Oakton H.S.Coaching Experience: 4 yearsCertifications:AACCA, First Aid/CPR, NFHS Concussion, NFHS & VHSL CoachingPersonally cheered for over 19 years! Outside of Cheer…

- Mommy to Gabriel (19 months)- Working on Masters in Education at George Mason University

- Wants to teach History and/or Math - LOVES Cheerleading- especially stunting!

Coach JamieCoach JamieAssistant Coach (Varsity & JV)3rd Year with Oakton H.S.Coaching Experience: Over 5 yearsCertifications:AACCA, First Aid/CPR, NFHS Concussion, UCA Tumbling, Jumps & Motions, NFHS & VHSL CoachingPersonally cheered for over 10 years!Outside of Cheer…

- Law Student at Catholic University - Works at Lake Braddock H.S.

- Loves travelling, snowboarding, movies, working out, and the beach- Cannot live without chocolate & coffee

Coach MaryCoach MaryHead JV Coach1st Year at Oakton H.S.Coaching Experience: Over 1 yearCertifications:Coaching Certification, First Aid/CPR, NFHS Concussion, NFHS & VHSL Coaching, Tumbling Spotting CertificationOutside of Cheer…

- Works at Dell-AppAssure; in Sales for Backup and Disaster Recovery

- My significant other is Sean Purcell, Asst. Football Coach for Oakton - Has 5 siblings, but only child between my mom & dad; three of us share the same dad, two of us share the same mom!

Why we love cheerWhy we love cheerCoach Brooks: – Choreography for sideline & competition due to my

background in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics…but cheerleading also allows you to be a role model in your school & community!

Coach Bilek– Positive attitudes & teamwork!

Coach Marissa– LOVES Cheer (has cheered for 19 years)…but especially loves

stunting!Coach Jamie– Cheered in high school, All-Star, and college…but loves the

stunting, enthusiasm and excitement during competition, and the all-around athleticism!

Coach Mary– LOVES all things Cheer…has cheered in high school, All-Star,

and college!

Coaching PhilosophyCoaching PhilosophyPutting in 110% to be the best we possibly can as a team, individual athletes, and coaches, knowing that we respected our sport by following the rules and proper safety precautions, respecting our teammates by working together and showing support for each other no matter what, and being the best possible representation of Oakton on the sideline, at competition, or at events is more important than any ranking or title we will ever achieve as a team.

Cheerleading PhilosophyCheerleading PhilosophyBecause of the difficult and diverse skill sets now making up cheerleading—from jumps and motions, to tumbling and stunting— it has evolved into a true sport. However, what makes it unique from any other sport is its founding place in the school of promoting school spirit by motivating players and fans at school, games, and within the community. Competition is a chance to share the growing athleticism of the sport while elevating the demonstration of school spirit outside of the sideline. But successful high school competition squads first earn their respect on the sideline. Being a cheerleader is an honor and special privilege at any school because you are first and foremost representatives of that school. Cheerleaders have a tough job because it isn’t just about the athleticism, but rather exemplifying what it means to be a great student, athlete, and citizen at Oakton.

That’s what makes Cheerleaders so special.

Oakton CheerOakton Cheer

Pride. Leadership. Success

As a CheerleaderWhile CheeringIn the ClassroomAt OaktonIn the Community

Student

Athlete

Citizen

Cheerleading SquadsCheerleading SquadsVarsity– Up to 25 spots– Tumbling, stunting, and jump skill requirements

Junior Varsity– Up to 20 spots– Overall cheer and stunting experience requirements

Freshman– Up to 15 spots– No experience necessary, but demonstrates athleticism

and ability/willingness to learn

Try-outsTry-outs August 6th & 7th : 4pm-7pm August 8th: TBA- keep your day/evening free Oakton High School Aux Gym

Attendance is mandatory- we must evaluate each candidate for at least three days since we do make potential cuts. Freshmen Team may have flexibility for extenuating circumstances if discussed with Coach Brooks early on, but not guaranteed depending on turn-out.

What we’re looking for…What we’re looking for…

Squad Tumbling Jumps Stunting Cheer & Dance

Varsity •Standing Back Handspring

NO SPOT, mat/track

• Toe Touch BH

• Running Tumbling Pass

• Skill Progression (returning Varsity)

•Toe Touch clean & high,arms straight, toes pointed, height, hips rotated forward, no bent legs, landing w/ feet together• Front Hurdler, Pike• Double & Triple Combination

•One-leg extended w/full down• Advanced basket tosses• 360's to squish or prep

• Inverted load-ins

• Full Splits• Pick-up and refine choreography quickly• Sharp Motions• Loud Voice•Experienced Performer

JV • Standing Back Handspring-

Spot or No Spot• Round Off• Front or Back

Walk-over• Hand stand

•Toe Touch - clean & high,arms straight, toes pointed, height, good landing• Front Hurdler, Pike

•Straight-up Extension• Basic basket toss• Full down from prep or two- leg extended stunt

•Full Splits• Pick-up and refine choreography• Comfortable performing, loud voice • Sharp Motions

Freshmen Demonstrates basic tumbling skills/ ability to learn

Demonstrates ability to learn jump techniques

Prep with basic dismount or cradle

Demonstrates ability to learn choreography and increase flexibility

Try-out RequirementsTry-out RequirementsForms due to Activities Office by August 1st – Physical on Virginia High School League (VHSL) Form,

dated AFTER May 1, 2012– Fairfax County Emergency Care Form– Online Concussion Testing

Forms due to Cheer Mailbox or Walk-in Registration by August 1st – Teacher Recommendation (on form)– Cheer Application with photo– Communicable Disease form

Try-out Requirements, cont.Try-out Requirements, cont.Attendance at Cheer Clinics & Try-outs– August 6th & 7th: 4-7pm, Oakton Aux Gym– August 8th: TBA soon, keep day/evening open– 3 days of observation required by Fairfax County! *Freshmen Team Only: If there is a serious conflict with dates,

please contact Coach Brooks to discuss

Academics– Spring 2012 GPA: 2.0 or better,

did not fail two or more classes– All Freshmen eligible

Try-out Requirements, cont.Try-out Requirements, cont.August 6th & 7th Attire: Cheer or Tennis Shoes, shorts or yoga pants, t-shirt, hair in pony tail

August 8th Attire: White shirt, black shorts, hair in pony tail with bow, white tennis/cheer shoes, no show white socks

Bring a full water bottle

NO jewelry of any kind or gum

NO OAKTON CHEER CLOTHING

August 8August 8thth Try-outs Try-outs Perform what is learned at clinics with group of 3-4 (you will

know your group assignment on the 6th) Individual Tumbling Individual Jumps Individual Chant (made up by candidate) Group Cheer (learned at clinics 6th-7th) Group Dance (six 8 counts learned at clinics 6th-7th) Group shouts Oakton Fight Song

*Stunting: This is evaluated on the 7th, Mile Run: This is completed on the 6th

Pre-Season PracticesPre-Season Practices Green Day Cheer Practices

– Summer days begin June 14th – Thursdays 4:30-6:30 – Tumbling, stunting, jumps, flexibility, motions

Conditioning– Mondays and Wednesdays– Weight lifting and running or fitness video/aerobics,

plus flexibility

Oakton Cheer Video– All our Oakton cheers to learn and practice your motions at

home– Pick one up at Green Day practices or conditioning

Pre-Season Practices, cont.Pre-Season Practices, cont. To participate, you must…

– Have physical on VHSL form, dated after May 1, 2012, on file in Activities Office

– Provide a complete Emergency Contact Card to the Oakton Cheer Coaches

– Complete a Weight Room Release form– Be a rising 9th - 12th grader at Oakton H.S.

This rule begins week of June 11th- please get up to date so we can hold practices and condition!

Pre-Season Paid CampsPre-Season Paid Camps Paws & Claws

– Fundraiser for Oakton Cheer by Oakton Cheer Coaches– Co-hosting with Lake Braddock & Chantilly Cheer– Saturdays in June: 9, 16, 23, 30th – Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9am-12pm– $45 one clinic + t-shirt, $40 each additional

NVRCCA Clinics– Fundraiser for Northern Region Cheer Coaches– Hosted by all Northern Region Cheer Coaches– Saturdays in July: 14th, 21st, 28th – At South County High School, 10am-2pm– $20 per clinic

Pre-Season Paid Camps, cont.Pre-Season Paid Camps, cont. Cheer Tyme

– Oakton Practices Tuesdays from 3-5:30pm– Please contact Kevin McDonald for further details:

skithepark@verizon.net

Cheer Tyme Summer Camp– Monday-Thursday, July 16-19, 9am to 4pm;

Friday, July 20, 9am to 1pm– Full-day - 9am-4pm = $299; Half-Day - 9am-1pm = $199– Individual Days available as well:

• $75 for full-day• $55 for half-day

Commitment to SquadCommitment to SquadThe FULL Season- August 6th through early November (Varsity can run until end of November for Football play-offs)This is a sport- conditioning/athleticism 4-6 days of afternoon practice and/or activities, depending on squad levelWeekly games (Thursdays or Fridays)Home Varsity team dinner & game attendanceCompetition (Invitational(s), VHSL competition) participation or attendanceFinancial obligations Fundraising Community Service (3+ hours)To CoachesRepresenting Oakton High School’s Spirit & Pride

Attendance PolicyAttendance PolicyUnexcused absence examples

– Vacations– Clubs/Activities (at and outside Oakton)– Normal homework, extra credit, and non-graded

events– Routine doctor appointment– College visits

Excused absence– Family emergencies (ex. death, funerals)– Contagious Sickness or Doctor’s Appointment for injury– Personal emergency (ex. accident, hospitalization)– School-related event for grade-NOT extra credit– Extenuating circumstances (ex. transportation issue not caused

by athlete)

Attendance Policy, cont.Attendance Policy, cont.Punctuality

– 5-10 minutes early– Dressed and ready to warm-up, not tying shoes, doing hair, etc.– Has proper uniform and accessories

Consequences– Being late = making up time missed working on skills– 3 or more times being late = missing part or full events– 1 Unexcused absence = 1 hour team duties– Each subsequent unexcused absence= sitting out of next event

Parents are to call or leave a voicemail with Head Coach of their squad- no email! for excused absences, sickness, etc. BEFORE practice or game, so we can make adjustments as necessary and be informed.

Cheer EventsCheer EventsSideline at Football Games

– Thursdays or Fridays

Varsity Home Football Games– Varsity Cheers, JV & Freshmen sell programs, Program dinner prior

Competition– Invitationals (1-2 for Varsity & JV, Freshmen possibly 1)– Districts (Varsity, JV and Freshmen come to support)– Regionals (Varsity if we qualify, JV & Freshmen come to support)

Fundraisers– All team Saturday neighborhood canvass– Football program ad sales– Little Paws Jr. Cheer Camp

Community Service– Dig Pink (Varsity), Program Event TBA

CommunicationCommunicationIt’s important for parents to encourage and support direct communication between their Athletes & Coaches. Athletes, Parents, and Coaches should all use positive and respectful communication with a common goal of resolving issues in the best interest of all our athletes.Email and/or text messages should not be used for crucial conversations or as venting mechanisms - please use in person or telephone at the very least, as faceless communication can lead to additional misunderstandings or issues.

Parents Athletes Respective Team Coach(es) Head Varsity Coach DSA

Estimated CostsEstimated Costs Varsity

– $400-$675– Includes game meals, shoes, practice clothing, bows,

camps/outside instruction, and choreography/competition costs, cold weather accessories, etc.

JV & Freshmen– $300-$500– Includes game meals, shoes, bows, practice clothing, cheer camps,

invitational costs, cold weather accessories, etc.

Fairfax County Public Schools now also require a $100 athletic fee per sport that is billed by the school (does not go to Cheer)

Q & AQ & A

Please register and visit our website this summer for information

www.eteamz.com/oaktoncheer