IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING ON A GYM: 

1.  Is the gym CPR and First Aid Certified?
a.  Premier Coaches and All-Star Team Directors are certified in both CPR and First Aid.
b.  Credentials are visible in Premier Gym.  Click Heart Icon for more details:
c.  If the gym you are interested in does not have their credentials visible, please ask to see them.

2.  Have the coaches been thru a background/drug check?
a.  All Premier employees must pass an extensive background check. Frequent drug testing occurs.

3.  Is the gym a member of USASF?
a.  Premier Cheer Academy has been a member since 2007.
b.  Premier will receive their Certification as a USASF Certified Gym March 2010.
c.  Credentials are visible in Premier Gym. 
d.  If the gym you are interested in does not have their credentials visible, please ask to see them.

4.  Are the All-Star Coaches USASF Certified for the Level they are coaching?
a.  Premier Cheer's All-Star Coaches are certified for the level they coach. 
b.  Credentials are hanging in Premier Gym. 
c.  If the gym you are interested in does not have their credentials visible, please ask to see them.

5.  Does the gym offer USASF Athlete Membership and Level Credentialing?
a.  Premier offered USASF Membership ($25) to all their All-Star Athletes.
b.  Premier credentials athletes 2-4 times a year or on a requested basis.
c.  The gym must be a member of USASF in order to offer Level Credentialing.
d.  For more details, click the USASF Icon:

6.  Are the All-Star Coaches AACCA Certified?
   (American Association of Cheerleading Coaches & Administration) Safety Certified?
a.  All of Premier All-Star coaches are AACCA Certified.
b.  All of Premier class coaches have taken the AACCA course. 
c.  Credentials are hanging in Premier Gym.  Click AACCA Icon for more details:
d.  If the gym you are interested in does not have their credentials visible, please ask to see them.

Cheerleaders who are trained by AACCA certified coaches develop a sense of security and confidence! They know that they will practice and perform under the safest conditions possible.  Cheerleaders will also learn that the athletic activity of cheerleading is about more than just stunting and tumbling.  It’s also about community outreach, school spirit, and leadership.

7.   Coach to Student Ratio
a.  Premier's Tumbling Coach to Student Ratio is 1:6. Elite Class 1:8.
b.  Premier's Cheer Class Ratio is 1:10.
c.  Premier's Tot Class Ratio is 1:6.
d.  Each All-Star team has a primary and secondary coach, when needed.

8.  Is the gym involved in the community?
a.  Premier Sponsors and attends several community events.
b.  Please click here for a list.

9.  Strong Coaching Staff
a.  Are the coaches teaching in progression?  Premier Staff are trained to teach in progression.
b.  Are the coaches supervised?  Premier Owners and Asst. Managers are always present.
c.  Is the staff positive while also making appropriate corrections? 
d.  Is your athlete making progress?

While athletes progress at different times - some faster than others - you cannot gauge your athletes progress by comparing it to another.  Instead look at the following signs:
a.  Is the athlete getting stronger?
b.  Are they making appropriate corrections based on the coaches feedback?
c.  Are they determined to practice a skill?
d.  Are they involved in the class? Is the coach trying to get them involved?
e.  Are they setting small goals in order to reach a big goal.  Premier sets goals with each athlete.

Remember Safety should be your main concern when deciding a cheer/tumble program.  Quality of the classes can be judged by the coaches training and the amount of attention your athlete will receive.  Knowing all the above, will help you make the best decision where your athlete should receive their training.
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