Cheer Coach Backpack Must Haves
Below is a list of all of the items you should keep in your Cheer Coach Backpack!
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My cheer coach backpack holds everything that I might need from cheer practice, football games, bus rides, competitions, and more. Keeping a fully stocked cheer coach backpack helps me feel prepared while coaching.
Cheer Coach Backpack
Backpacks make coaching life so much easier. I have been using the same Cheer Coach Backpack for years, it is comfortable, lightweight, and has a lot of room.
My Favorite Cheer Coach Backpack on Amazon
Cheer Coach Binder
Carry a binder to hold important documents, forms, planning sheets, etc. You can check out my blog post here with more information about Cheer Coach Binder Must Haves.
Notebook
Notebooks are so helpful for jotting down ideas, quickly writing a list, etc. I always recommend having a notebook!
Cheerleading Rules Book
Stay up to date with current rules for cheerleading. You can order the current version of the High School Rule book from usacheer.org.
First Aid Kit
- Bandaids
- Ice Packs
- Athletic Tape
- Pre-wrap
- Napkins/tissues
- Nail Clippers
- Mini Scissors
- Feminine Hygiene Products
Instant Ice Packs from Amazon (I always have a few of these in my backpack)
Cheer Lists
Keep extra copies of your cheer lists for your cheer team to reference during football games and basketball games. Bonus tip to laminate the cheer lists so that they can withstand the rain, weather, and general wear and tear.
Laminator from Amazon that I use
Reusable Water Bottle
This one is self explanatory, we all know it’s important to stay hydrated!
Portable Speaker
I don’t know about you, but I do not want to be carrying around a million things: sign bags speaker, backpack, chair, etc. To make my life easier, we have a large speaker and this amazing mini speaker that I can keep in my backpack! I take the mini speaker with us to away games or events.
Mini Speaker from Amazon that I keep in my cheer coach backpack
Cell Phone Charger
Someone’s cell phone is bound to need to be charged, including possibly your own! It’s super important to keep your phone charged so you can be reached at any time while coaching. We also play cheer music from our phones so we need to keep it charged.
Portable Charger
You won’t always be near a power source, so I recommend getting a portable charger to keep your phone charged!
Portable Phone Charger from Amazon similar to the one that I keep in my cheer coach backpack.
Stationary Items
Items you can keep in your bag! I have definitely had to use every single one of these supplies at some point during practice, a game, or an event.
- Pens
- Permanent Markers
- Note Cards
- Sticky Notes
- Tape
- Staples
- Stapler
- Binder clips
- Paper clips
Hair Supplies
Keep hair supplies for yourself but also extra items for your cheerleaders. We are always handing out extra bobby pins and hair ties.
- Hair Ties
- Bobby Pins
- Hair Clips
- Hair Spray
- Hair Gel
- Brush
- Comb
- Hair Wax Stick from Amazon that makes slick back pony tails so much easier!
Personal Items
- Wallet and ID
- Coaching ID
- Deodorant
- Cash
- Gum/Mints
Portable Fan
The beginning of football season is hot!
Snacks
Practices and games can be long! I always bring snacks with me. This also saves me from having to leave the sidelines to go to the concession stands.
- Beef Jerky Sticks
- Nuts
- Protein Bars
- Popcorn
