KAPOS Coaches Conference 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025 9:00 am – 2:30 pm EST
KHSAA Office
2280 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY 40505
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR $50: August 9
After August 9: $60
Speakers include:
- Bill Ahern – NFHS and USA Cheer Rules Update, Pyramids, Stunt Technique and Spotting
- Hack Hudson – Varsity Updates
- Sarah Bridenbaugh – KHSAA Updates (high schools)
- Kim Bugg – KAPOS Updates (middle and elementary schools)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!
Continuing education on safety and technique is a must in the changing world of cheer. New coaches and experienced coaches must be knowledgeable about current KAPOS, KHSAA, and NFHS regulations regarding coaching techniques to effectively lead, mentor, impart positive aspects of spirit activities, and teach the skills of cheerleading. Our conference has something for everyone: KHSAA staff will discuss this year’s updates; USA Cheer/Varsity staff will explain new NFHS Spirit Rules; and UCA staff will demonstrate stunts of particular interest.
Attendees will receive a copy of the 2025-2026 NFHS Spirit Rules Book.
Lunch is included with registration.
Space is limited and will be reserved on a first come first served basis.
If paying by check, send payment to Kimberly.bugg@kapos.org. Checks and/or money orders shall be made payable to KAPOS. Registration is non-refundable. Payments must be mailed. Note on check the attendees name.
To guarantee a reservation, mail registration and payment on or before August 9, 2025 to:
Kim Bugg, KAPOS President
Attention: Coaches Conference
141 Spring Lake Dr., Harrodsburg, KY 40330