K6 Cheerleading
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
Our K–6 Cheerleading Program is all about creating a positive, uplifting, and spirited experience for your child. We focus on teaching the fundamentals of cheerleading and dance in a fun, supportive environment—without the pressure of competition.
Each participant receives a cheer t-shirt for practices held at The Sports CLUB Center and at Cypress Palm Middle School to accommodate the GG Estates/Ave Maria area players. Cheer uniforms are provided on loan for use during Saturday game performances at Community School of Naples.
More than just cheer skills, our program promotes:
Teamwork
Self-Discipline
Self-Esteem
We’re also looking for enthusiastic parents and guardians who are interested in supporting our cheerleading coaches.
If you have experience or simply a passion to help, we’d love to have you involved this season!
CHEERLEADING SCHEDULE
Season: December 4, 2025 through February 7, 2026
Location: The Sports CLUB Center
Practice Times:
- At The Sports CLUB Center: 6:00pm – 7:15pm (Thursdays) Dates: 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, Friday, January 2, 01/8, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05
- For GG Estates Areas (At Cypress Palm Middle School: 5:30pm – 6:45pm (Fridays) Dates: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, Friday, January 2 at The Sports CLUB Center, 01/9, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/6
Pre-Season Clinic :
- N/A
Games: Saturdays at Community School & The Sports CLUB Center (8:15am-10:45am)
Dates: 01/3, 01/10, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/7
Playoffs: N/A
Cost: $160 (non-refundable)
BILL CARUFE
Coach Carufe has over 40 years of experience as a coordinator of youth programs. Additionally, he has over 20 years of varsity basketball experience in both NY and FL. He is best known locally for his creative ability to teach fundamentals and basketball concepts for players that aspire to be successful high school basketball players.
RON STRONG
Ron has spent the past two decades serving youth athletes at the Tallahassee YMCA as well as at the Boys and Girls Club and currently at Sports CLUB in Naples. He is known for his ability to inspire and motivate young athletes through coaching youth basketball.
PROPOSED AVE MARIA SPORTS CLUB BUILDING
to give kids access to academics, arts, and sports they wouldn’t otherwise have.
Sports CLUB is stepping forward to meet this challenge with courage, compassion, and over 25 years of proven experience. We are building a 60,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Youth Center in Eastern Collier County which will be a beacon of opportunity and belonging for every child.
Every child deserves a chance to thrive.
