2021 Athlete Leadership Program

We are excited to announce that the 2021 Athlete Leadership Program applications are now open.

The Cheer N Dance Bendigo Athlete Leadership Program is now entering its 4th year, and we are so proud of the young community leaders and CND coaches that it has produced in this time.

An industry first, our Athlete Leadership Program has been designed to give current CND athletes leadership, life, and coaching skills that  are consistent qualities with coaching and elite sports and can be used both within the gym and club, and the greater Bendigo community. These skills are perfect for an athlete looking to become a future CND club coach, or a young community leader.

Athletes Leaders display a high level of commitment towards their club, gym and its athletes, and work closely with CND coaches and the Director of Coaching, Kim, to gain valuable experience, skills and knowledge about all aspects of Cheer, Dance, Ballet and Tumbling coaching. Athlete Leaders team assignments are changed regularly to give them exposure to different coaching styles and methods, as well as different athletes and age groups. During the year, some formal training is provided to establish base level coaching skills and club coaching expectations.

At the conclusion of the 11 month program, Athlete Leaders are interviewed by the clubs Gym Owners and Senior Coaches to discuss the learnings and challenges from the year, and any future plans on a possible coaching pathway may be made then. We are also pleased each year to award the Taryn Eames Award, or ‘Taz’ Award, for the Athlete Leader of the Year at our End of Year Gala event.

Applications (Round 2) are open for the program and close 19th Jan 2021. For any further information contact us on info@cheerndance.com.au or 03 5442 5959

The 2021 Athlete Leadership Application form can be accessed here.