Below is a list of all of the items you should keep in your Cheer Coach Backpack!

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1. Backpack

Backpacks make coaching life so much easier. Here is the Link for the exact backpack I have used while coaching for years! It is great quality, holds a lot, and is comfortable to wear.

2. 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.

3. Notebook

Notebooks are so helpful for jotting down ideas, quickly writing a list, etc. I always recommend having a notebook!

4. 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.

5. First Aid Kit

• Bandaids
• Ice Packs: Link for the Instant Ice Packs that we use. I keep a couple in my backpack, these are so helpful to have at practice and at games in your first aid kit
• Athletic tape
• Pain Reliever

6. Cheer Lists

Keep extra copies of your cheer lists for your cheer team to reference during football games and basketball games.

7. Reusable Water Bottle

This one is self explanatory, we all know it’s important to stay hydrated!

8. 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!

Link for the exact speaker I keep in my backpack, it’s small and light which I love! And it holds a charge for a very long time! We use it primarily at away games when we are warming up halftimes before the games.

9. 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 reachable while coaching.

10. Portable Charger

You won’t always be near a power source, so I recommend getting a portable charger.

Link I couldn’t find the exact link to the one I have, but I love how small and compact these portable chargers are. This one is for an iPhone

11. 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
• Tape
• Staples
• Stapler
• Binder clips
• Paper clips

12. 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: Link for the hair wax stick I have. This makes slick back pony tails so much easier!

13. Personal Items

• Deodorant
• Cash
• Wallet and ID
• Coaching ID
• Gum/Mints

14. Portable Fan

The beginning of football season is hot!

15. 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.

• Chomps Sticks
• Nuts
• Protein Bars

What do you keep in your Cheer Coach Backpack? Comment down below!