Pride. Leadership. Success.
Coaching 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 Brooks
Head Varsity Coach
4th Year with Oakton H.S.
Coaching Experience: Over 6 years
Certifications:
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”)
Assistant Varsity Coach
4th Year at Oakton H.S.
Coaching Experience: 4 years
Certifications:
AACCA, First Aid/CPR, Stunt Progression I & 2,
NFHS Concussion, NFHS & VHSL Coaching, UCA
5 Star Coach
Outside 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 Marissa
Assistant Varsity Coach
1st Year with Oakton H.S.
Coaching Experience: 4 years
Certifications:
AACCA, First Aid/CPR, NFHS
Concussion, NFHS & VHSL Coaching
Personally 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 Jamie
Assistant Coach (Varsity & JV)
3rd Year with Oakton H.S.
Coaching Experience: Over 5 years
Certifications:
AACCA, First Aid/CPR, NFHS Concussion, UCA
Tumbling, Jumps & Motions, NFHS & VHSL
Coaching
Personally 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 Mary
Head JV Coach
1st Year at Oakton H.S.
Coaching Experience: Over 1 year
Certifications:
Coaching Certification, First Aid/CPR,
NFHS Concussion, NFHS & VHSL Coaching,
Tumbling Spotting Certification
Outside 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 cheer
Coach 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 Philosophy
Putting 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 Philosophy
Because 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 Cheer
Pride. Leadership. Success
As a Cheerleader
While Cheering
In the Classroom
At Oakton
In the Community
Student
Athlete
Citizen
Cheerleading Squads
Varsity
– 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-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…
Squad
Tumbling
Jumps
Stunting
Cheer & Dance
Varsity
•Standing Back
Handspring
•Toe Touch
•One-leg extended
w/full down
• Full Splits
• Pick-up and refine
choreography
quickly
• Sharp Motions
• Loud Voice
•Experienced
Performer
NO SPOT, mat/track
• Toe Touch BH
• Running Tumbling Pass
• Skill Progression
(returning Varsity)
JV
Freshmen
clean & high,
arms straight, toes
pointed, height, hips
rotated forward, no
bent legs, landing w/
feet together
• Front Hurdler, Pike
• Double & Triple
Combination
• Standing Back
•Toe Touch -
HandspringSpot or No Spot
• Round Off
• Front or Back
Walk-over
• Hand stand
clean & high,
arms straight, toes
pointed, height, good
landing
• Front Hurdler, Pike
Demonstrates basic
tumbling skills/
ability to learn
Demonstrates
ability to learn
jump techniques
• Advanced basket
tosses
• 360's to squish or
prep
• Inverted load-ins
•Straight-up
Extension
• Basic basket toss
• Full down from prep
or two- leg extended
stunt
Prep with basic
dismount or cradle
•Full Splits
• Pick-up and refine
choreography
• Comfortable
performing, loud voice
• Sharp Motions
Demonstrates
ability to learn
choreography and
increase flexibility
Try-out Requirements
Forms 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.
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.
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 8th 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 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.
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 Camps
Paws & Claws
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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.
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 Squad
The 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 level
Weekly games (Thursdays or Fridays)
Home Varsity team dinner & game attendance
Competition (Invitational(s), VHSL competition) participation or
attendance
Financial obligations
Fundraising
Community Service (3+ hours)
To Coaches
Representing Oakton High School’s Spirit & Pride
Attendance Policy
Unexcused absence examples
– Vacations
– Clubs/Activities (at and outside Oakton)
– Normal homework, extra credit, and non-graded
events
– Routine doctor appointment
– College visits
Excused absence
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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.
Punctuality
– 5-10 minutes early
– Dressed and ready to warm-up, not tying shoes, doing hair, etc.
– Has proper uniform and accessories
Consequences
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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 Events
Sideline 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
Communication
It’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 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&A
Please register and visit our website this summer
for information
www.eteamz.com/oaktoncheer