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Cheer Coach Essentials
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Kate Melle
Middle and high school cheer coach of many years + my tried and true curated recommendations - be the most prepared coach there, always.
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Hair
 
When Sh*t Hits The Fan
 
Boring, but necessary
 
Things you'd never think of

Hair

 
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For the girlies with lots of hair
Samnyte Hair Wax Stick Gel Tamer 2.7 Fl Oz
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Again cheap, but WORKS wonders for the fly aways
Hair Finishing Stick 2 Pack, 18ML Flyaway Wax
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Good for detangling + you can wash the whole thing #iykyk
Kitsch Flexi Flow Detangler Hair Brush
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TRUST once you have this you never go back. No more complaints when removing
Kitsch Hair Tie Cutter - Pain Free, 3pc Set
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Not the most aesthetic, but tried and true
TRESemmé Extra Hold Hairspray 4.2 oz
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Again, organized + inclusive of all hair colors
Bobby Pins 360 Pcs Brown Blonde Black 2 Inch
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The best for hair staying in place, especially when also adding a bow on top
Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics - 30 Count Black
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Sometimes you just need water to style
Kitsch Continuous Spray Bottle for Hair, 150ml
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Cheap (so you don’t care when the girls lose/break it) but work REALLY well. Rebought a couple times during season!
Geiserailie 3 Pcs Slick Back Hair Brush Set
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Love how this has multiple color options, and is organized + reusable
scünci Polybands and Reusable Pouch - Neutrals - All Hair - 450pcs
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When Sh*t Hits The Fan

 
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Single use, no one wants to deal with a glued on lid trying to use the same super glue again. Especially when you’re in a hurry
Super Glue Gel Single-use Minis | The Original ...
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No trainer, no worries. Perfect for the bandaid boo-boos #iykyk
General Medi Instant Ice Cold Pack 8-Pack
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I like the cover on these for safety purposes + small and easy to put in bag
Tiny Scissors For Crafts
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Works on cheer uniforms!
Stitchy
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Girls love picking their flavor + super helpful for hot game days!
Waterboy Hydration Sports Drink Trial Pack - 0.91oz/5ct
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Not glamorous AT ALL, but you never want to wish you had this and didn't
Imodium A-D Fast-Acting Anti-Diarrheal Softgels 24 Ct
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For the knee scrapes + grass/turf burns
BAND-AID Skin-Flex Flexible Sterile Bandages, Extra Large, 7 ct
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For all the girlies breaking in new shoes
Amazon Basic Care Hydrocolloid Blister Bandages, 10 ct
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Gotten better feedback about these tasting better + being less chalky
TUMS Extra Strength Assorted Berries Antacid Chewable Tablets - 96ct
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Better to have and not need + the purple makes it a little better
FifthPulse Disposable Lavender Emesis Bags, Pack of 10 Barf Bags for Kids & Adults, Vomit Bags for Traveling, Great for Motion Sickness & Nausea
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Dunk in ice water + the back of the neck for heat emergencies
Forester 26" x 17" Cooling Towel
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Boring, but necessary

 
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Easy to pass pre/post meals
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Wipes, 50 Pack
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For the inevitable makeup problems
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes, 20 ct
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Spray deodorant for hygiene + mark/residue free
Dove Advanced Care Invisible Dry Spray Antiperspirant 3.8oz
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Always prefer the single-use packs to a big bottle of pills
Midol On the Go Menstrual Symptom Relief with Acetaminophen Tablets - 20ct
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These are the heaviest-duty ones I have used. I feel better using a good quality one when a pin is so close to their skin.
Fiskars 75pc Craft and Quilting Safety Pins: Steel Silver Pins for Sewing and Multipurpose Use
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Single use again + this box has lasted me MULTIPLE seasons
Advil 50x2 Tablet Dispenser - Ibuprofen (NSAID) - 50ct
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For the sweet braces warriors
Colgate Max Fresh Wisp Disposable Travel Toothbrushes - Mini - Peppermint - Trial Size -24ct
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I love the spray for easy application + I love how this is for face and body/all in one
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray, SPF 70, 5oz: Face & Whole Body Protection, Noncomedogenic, Oil & Oxybenzone-Free
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For cheerleaders and coaches
Travel Size Lint Roller - 30 Sheets - up&up™
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Stunting with cold/frozen hands is dangerous!!!
HotHands 10pk Hand Warmers Value Pack: Heat Warmers for Hands, 10-Hour Duration, 140°F Max Temperature, No Batteries Needed
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Instant relief + cold sensation
Benadryl Extra Strength Anti-Itch Topical Analgesic Cream - 1oz
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Easiest for cuts and blood clean up
Alcohol Swabs - 200ct - up&up™
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The younger your girls are the more necessary this is - the solution to most problems!
Band-Aid Brand Tru-Stay Sheer Strips Adhesive Bandages Assorted Sizes - 80 ct
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If the bandaid didn't solve the problem, this will
Athletic Tape - 20yds - up&up™
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I just always seem to have SO many cords
Wrap-It 20pk 5" and 8" Storage Self-Gripping Cable Ties: Multicolor Cord & Cable Organizer, Cable Management Solution
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I think spray is easiest for quick + efficient use and lots of girls
Purell Refreshing Hand Sanitizer - Trial Size - 2 fl oz
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Not exactly boring, but definitely necessary. I like the little loop for when I am carrying multiple things + this speaker
JBL Go4 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker - Blue: USB-C, Waterproof, Outdoor Use, IP67 Rating
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Rogue eyebrow, something stuck, small stitch in a uniform, assist for supergluing something, the uses are never ending
Trim Slant/Point Tip Tweezers - Stainless Steel
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It's not the prettiest but its light and gets the job done. I keep one in the back of my car for seating at away games!
Outdoor Portable Quad Chair Blue - Embark™: Steel Frame, 225 lb Capacity
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No trainer, no worries pt. 2
Icy Hot Pain Relief Balm with No Mess Applicator - 2.5 fl oz
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Nothing a little saliva + a q tip cant fix
Q-Tips Blue Purse Pack Cotton Swabs - 30ct
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Things you'd never think of

 
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For when the uniform/hair static is crazy
Gain Dryer Sheets Plus Wrinkle Release 120ct
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Playing music is already stressful enough
Apple MFi 2 Pack Lightning to 3.5mm Adapter
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"Coach my contact fell out"
Saline Solution for Sensitive Eyes - 24 fl oz - up&up™
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Re "coach my contact fell out"
Contact Lens Case 4ct - up&up™
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Broken braces/wires + lip protection for stunting
Bee Well Ortho Wax Pure | All Natural Extra Firm Braces Wax | Protect, Prevent & Relieve Orthodontic Braces Discomfort & Mouth Pain | Aluminum Jar | 75 Pieces of Wax for Braces
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Doing our best to fight germs
200Pcs Disposable Lip Wands, Black Lip Brush Applicators, Lip Gloss Wand Applicators for Lipstick, Gloss or Concealer Application
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Small price to pay for the peace of no more "she stole my poms! those are my poms! i lost my poms!"
Personalized Pom Pom Name Tags Set of 2, Cheerleader Team Gift, Custom Cheer Camp Ribbon Tags, Hidden Pom Handle ID Labels
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Lifesaver for grass and mud stains (and the red track stains)
Branch Basics Fragrance-Free Stain Remover - 16 fl oz
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"Coach can you hold my great, great grandma's 8 ct. diamond necklace that was passed down from generation to generation" and suddenly throwing it in your bag doesn't seem like an option....
Unique Bargains Travel Small Portable PU Leather Jewelry Organizer Case Light Green
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For when the lipstick is already done for the day
Plastic Flexible Straws - 100ct - Dealworthy™
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