The Lombard Falcons organization takes great pride in making sure our young girls  receive the support and encouragement needed to succeed in cheerleading. Our  cheerleaders deserve every opportunity to be the best that they can be with the help of  dedicated Coaches and Jr. Coaches.  Therefore, the following rules have  been implemented:  

• ALL meetings are mandatory and will be arranged by the Head Coach or Cheer  Director.  

• Jr. Coaches are responsible for being the coaches ‘right hand’ during practices,  games, and competitions. If necessary, the cheer technical manager will provide guidance as well. For example: leading warm ups, teaching cheers, assisting in tumbling, and stunt spotting.  

• If a practice must be missed, the Head Coach must receive 24 hours notice. This is  required so coaches will have time to make any necessary changes.  

• Games are mandatory for cheerleaders, but if there is more than one Jr.  Coach on a team, games can be split between Jr. Coaches. This will allow for Jr. Coaches attend their own weekend events. If there is only one Jr. Coach on a team, the Head  Coach will work out a game schedule so that the Jr. Coaches will be allotted the same  opportunity as teams with more than one Jr. Coach.

• I will lead by example both on and off the field demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all athletes.

• I will treat each athlete as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.

• I will do my best to provide a safe playing atmosphere for my athletes.

• I will not berate an athlete at any time.  

Your participation is greatly needed and appreciated. These rules are not set to control Jr.  Coaches, but to allow for a more organized program so that everyone can benefit from this  experience. The Lombard Falcons Program needs dependable and caring Jr. Coaches to  help this cheer program grow.