Hit Zero Strategies

08/17/2026

Yesterday’s Pop-Up Skills Camp was a blast!!

We had a great group of athletes come in with a wide range of experience, skill levels, and goals. That gave us the chance to mix groups, rotate positions, and spend time working with athletes on what was most useful for them.

A big part of the day was stunting and technical development, with some time for jumps and athlete-choice skills as well. We also worked through different grips, techniques, and approaches to certain skills. One thing I always want athletes to understand is that there isn't always just one “right” way to get the same result in cheerleading. Sometimes a small change in grip, timing, body position, or approach is what finally makes a skill click.

One phrase we kept coming back to throughout the day was:
Own It. Fix It. Move On.

The athletes did a great job with that. They worked hard, accepted corrections, tried new approaches, and were willing to work across different skill levels while still supporting one another. That is exactly the kind of environment we want to create!

We plan to continue offering Skills Camps every 1–2 months throughout the cheer season, giving athletes, stunt groups, and teams affordable opportunities to build confidence, strengthen current skills, and keep working through progressions.

Thank you to everyone who came out and spent part of their Sunday with us. We had a great time working with you.

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Hit Zero Strategies is a full-service consulting and creative organization serving cheerleading teams and programs across the Midwest.

07/13/2026

Hit Zero Strategies is booking skills clinics, sideline camps, choreography, and routine cleans for teams preparing for the upcoming season! Currently, there is some availability in August, September, and October! Reach out now and find a day that works for you!

An early-season camp gives athletes dedicated time to build strong fundamentals, work through safe skill progressions, improve technique, and gain confidence before the competitive season gets busy. Sideline camps can also help teams sharpen their motions, jumps, and stunts, improve crowd engagement, and develop stronger overall performance in preparation for games, community events, and other appearances.

Camps are also a great opportunity to bring a team together. Spending focused time learning, working, and having fun can help build trust, improve communication, and create stronger team chemistry.

Programs can also bring multiple teams together for a unified weekend of bonding and skill development. This gives athletes and coaches across different schools and gyms an opportunity to learn together, build consistency, and create new friendships.

I also have availability in December and January for teams interested in winter skills clinics, camps, or routine cleans.

Message me to discuss dates and what type of camp would best support your program, or check out the website for more information!

www.hitzerostrategies.com

~Coach Derek

Hit Zero Strategies is a full-service consulting and creative organization serving cheerleading teams and programs across the Midwest.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Today we celebrate 250 years of freedom, courage, and opportunity. We're grateful for the generations who built this nation, defended our liberties, and continue to inspire the pursuit of excellence.
From all of us at Hit Zero Strategies, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day.

God Bless America

06/29/2026

Watch our Sparks team learn a new stunt during day one of stunt camp! They’re doing AMAZING 👏🏼

06/28/2026

Another great skills camp completed!!!!!

06/13/2026

Learning lots at the Midwest Cheer Association coaches conference today!