Off-Season Training
Get Ahead This Off-Season
Excited for the upcoming cheer season and ready to level up? The off-season is an ideal time for cheer athletes to build strength, flexibility, confidence, and technique before summer practices begin. Consistent training outside of the regular season helps athletes enter the year prepared, confident, and physically ready.
Off-season training is optional but strongly encouraged for cheerleaders of all levels. Skill progression, injury prevention, and confidence are built through repetition, proper technique, and qualified instruction.
Cheer & Tumbling Gyms
Local cheer and tumbling gyms provide instruction in:
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Tumbling fundamentals and progression
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Jumps, flexibility, and motion technique
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Stunt foundations and body control
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Confidence, performance quality, and endurance
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Athletes benefit from structured environments with certified coaches and proper matting.
Strength, Flexibility & Athletic Performance Training
Programs focused on youth athletic performance help cheerleaders improve:
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Core strength and body awareness
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Balance, coordination, and agility
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Injury prevention and safe movement patterns
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Many of our cheer athletes also cross-train in gymnastics, dance, or general athletic conditioning programs.
Cross-Training Opportunities
Cross-training supports well-rounded athletes and reduces burnout. Recommended options may include:
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Gymnastics
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Acro
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Dance (jazz, hip hop, pom)
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Youth athletic conditioning or speed & agility programs
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These activities translate directly to improved cheer performance and confidence.
Important Notes for Families
Off-season training is optional but highly encouraged. All outside programs are independent of Del Rancho Pop Warner. Families may choose programs that best fit their athlete’s age, level, and schedule. Participation in off-season training does not guarantee specific roles ie) designated flyer(s).
SoCal TTC
Poway, CA
SoCal TTC in Poway offers trampoline, tumbling, and gymnastics training for athletes of all levels, including cheer-specific tumbling classes, open gym sessions, and camps. Their programs focus on safe skill progression, strength, coordination, and confidence in a structured, athlete-friendly environment.
San Diego Gymnastics & Parkour - Rancho Bernardo
San Diego, CA
San Diego Gymnastics & Parkour Rancho Bernardo offers a variety of fun, age-appropriate gymnastics and movement classes—from recreational tumbling and parkour to team and special programs—all taught in a supportive, skill-focused environment by experienced instructors. Their state-of-the-art facility provides opportunities for kids to build strength, coordination, confidence, and a love of active play while engaging in camps, open gym sessions, and events designed for all skill levels.
California All Stars - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
California All Stars San Marcos provides off-season cheer classes that support skill development and conditioning opportunity for athletes during the spring and summer months. Families seeking supplemental training without transitioning into a year-round competitive cheer program may find class-only options a helpful resource.