Game version
Crowd-leader game: each person leads a short cheer and the others copy, loud and clear. Everyone leads once.
Signs and Crowd Prompts
Use signs, poms and big gestures so the whole crowd joins in, not just the front row.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Hold a sign high and still so the crowd can read it.
Core: Two. Beat your own best clear voice.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Signs or poms, team
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Voice & Crowd
The steps
How it works
- Hold a sign high and still so the crowd can read it.
- Point to one side of the crowd, then the other.
- Lead a chant that builds from quiet to loud.
- Do 6 rounds with your team.
Coaching point
Big, slow, easy to follow.
Safety: Sip water and rest your voice between rounds. Stop if your throat hurts or your voice goes scratchy.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (one line), Core (two), More (add a motion). Beat your own best clear voice.
Story
You are the voice of the stadium, and the crowd follows you.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best clear voice. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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