Event Details
June 12–13, 2026 | Mandan, North Dakota
Expected Attendance: 100+ Coaches, athletes & professionals
The convention will include:
• Educational breakout sessions
• Leadership training opportunities
• Vendor booths and product demonstrations
• Networking opportunities
• Industry resources for cheer programs
Keynote Speaker
Kelvin Lam
2026 Coaches Convention Coach's Sessions
A Fresh Perspective for New Coaches
Missy Jansen
Intro for Class
Offered:
Day 1- 12:30PM
Day 2- 10:00AM
From a Parents Perspective
Melissa Raugust
Intro for Class
Offered:
Day 1- 12:30PM
Day 2- 1:30PM
From an Judge's Perspective
Dream Camps Staff
Intro for Class
Offered:
Day 1- 1:30PM
Day 2- 1:30PM
From a College Coach's Perspective
Cebe Schneider
Dickinson State Univ.
Intro for Class
Offered:
Day 1- 5:30PM
Day 2- 10:00AM
From a Sales Perspective
Steve Solberg - Nfinity
Abby Dethorne - Varsity
Kristen Ager - Rebel
Intro for Class
Offered:
Day 1- 1:30PM & 5:30PM
Day 2- 1:30PM
From an Athlete's Perspective
Athlete Panel
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Shelby Stehley - NDSU
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Dream Camps Staff
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Laura Sanders - NDSU
Intro for Class
Offered:
Day 1- 12:30PM
Day 2- 10:00AM
From an Athleic Dirctor's Perspective
Guy Fridley
Dickinson HS AD
Intro for Class
Offered:
Day 1- 1:30PM & 5:30PM
Keynote Speaker
Kelvin Lam
Both Coaches & Athletes will attend.
Offered:
Day 1- 2:30PM & 3:30PM
Day 2- 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 2:30PM & 3:30PM
2026 Coaches Convention Athlete's Sessions
What makes a Great Coach?
Round Table Discussions
Class Info
Session Time:
Day 1- 1:30PM
Learning Choreography
Dream Camps
Class Info:
Session Time:
Day 2- 10:00AM
Jumps Class
Dream Camps
Class Info
Session Time:
Day 1- 5:30PM
Prop Class
Dream Camps
Class Info:
Day 2- 1:00PM
