Canyon Lake Training Site

Drill-Team Dynamics Inc.

On-Site Training Workshop

Canyon Lake HS JROTC

15-16 Septemver 2024

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Training at a Glance

Training Times

Hours

AM Instruction Begins: 11:00 a.m.

Lunch Break Begins: 2:00 p.m.

Instruction Resumes: 3:00 p.m.

Cadets Dismissed: 6:00 p.m.

Attire & Equipment

Drill Rifles & Color Guard Gear

Notebook & Pencil

Close-Toed ATHLETIC Footwear

(NO DRESS SHOES, PLEASE!)

School-Appropriate Athletic Wear

(NO JEANS, PLEASE!)

Hydration Source

Training Notes

Photos, notes, articles, etc. from your workshop will be stored at the website below!

CLICK HERE

Sign Your Paperwork

SIGN HERE

All participants must complete this paperwork!

SEE WHO'S SIGNED

Enter Canyon Lake as "Last Name!"

Drillpedia

With your training, you maintain access to Drillpedia.net, our online encyclopedia for all things drill team! Cadets AND instructors should feel free to create an account and gain access!

To Join:

Click the link above and enter your email address to create your account.
A green checkmark will appear. Wait for it to go away and you should be redirected to a page with a banner that says "Don't Forget to Set A Password."
Click this banner and set a password for your account!
You should now be able to view any article or video on the site; if you CANNOT, hit “refresh” on your browser to force your login to take effect.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

Get Prepared

45+ DAYS OUT

Reserve suitable indoor space (large, open-air-style facilities such as a gym, cafeteria, etc.)! Indoor space is required if the heat index is a sustained 90+ degrees during the dates/hours of training.
Reserve suitable outdoor space (easy access to shade/AC, flat ground, etc.)!
Ensure all cadets sign the Required Waivers above.

30 DAYS OUT

Create a plan to ensure cadets have access to water, snacks, lunch, etc.!
Check to ensure all cadets have signed the Required Waivers above.
IF YOUR PRIMARY TEACHER IS FLYING TO YOU, please have a LOUD Bluetooth Speaker & a Rolling Whiteboard Available!

7 DAYS OUT

IF OUTDOORS, acclimate cadets by recommending they spend time outdoors in advance!
Prepare all gear necessary for training (i.e. drill rifles, color guard equipment, etc.)!
Begin HYDRATING well in advance of training!
Ensure cadets attend in suitable training attire.

AFTER YOUR WORKSHOP

Ensure all cadets can access Drillpedia.net with the instructions above for retention & future learning!
OPTIONAL: Follow us on our private Instagram using the instructions below!
Feel free to send DMs, emails, etc. to follow-up! We love hearing from you!
Schedule a FREE webinar with your Teaching Team by reaching out via email!

Your Primary Teacher(s)

The individual(s) below is your primary DTD POC for any training-related matters! There may be an additional Teaching Assistant(s) assigned to your function who can’t wait to help you succeed!

Mr. Matt Wending

With 20+ years of experience as a performer, coach, and educator in the activity, Matt is still a drill team nerd at heart. When he isn’t working, Matt enjoys following the marching music scene as a former marching member of a DCI World Class drum corps. Because he’s a nerd.

Ms. Brianna "Cheeto" Kalasinski

"Cheeto" is our primary owner-operator where she specializes in helping her clients reach their fullest potential on AND off the drill floor! When she isn't teaching, she enjoys traveling with her dog and cat and playing video games!