UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL AND REACH FOR GOLD. The body knows no difference between a recognised sport at the Olympics or what we do. All it cares about is the two and a half minutes and the months of gruelling training it goes through. All the body wants is to find the right balance between being pushed to a peak without being pushed beyond its capable of. BODY BEFORE SKILL is a brand new reference book for all coaches who want to dig into a deeper understanding of their sport and how to make the most of their athlete's potential. / This is a comprehensive reference guide designed for cheerleading coaches, focusing on optimizing athlete performance. It covers topics such as skill acquisition, injury prevention, strength, endurance, speed, power, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, motor skill development, nutrition, and sports psychology specifically for cheerleading. It emphasizes balancing rigorous training with the body?s limits and supports training through the season with both conditioning and technique development.