Thank you to everyone who contributed to the inaugural ISDTA State of the Membership Survey. Please click the button below to view the full results in a live dashboard. If you have additional questions or need assistance, please contact Alyssa Nolte (alyssa@formdash.org).

2021 Survey Questions

• Are you a coach for…
  • College
  • High School
• Are you a…
  • Head Coach
  • Co-Coach
  • Assistant Coach
  • JV Coach
  • Junior High Coach
  • Program Sponsor
• Do you coach… (select all that apply)
  • Dance Team
  • Color Guard

• Would you consider your community to be…
  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Suburban

• What Division is your College in…
  • Community College
  • Division III
  • Division II
  • NAIA
  • Division I

• Does your Varsity Girls Basketball team compete in…
  • 1A
  • 2A
  • 3A
  • 4A
  • 5A

• How many years have you been a coach?
  • Please enter a number.
• Are you a…
  • Salaried/Paid coach
  • Volunteer coach
• What is your annual salary?
  • Please enter a number.
• Which of the following applies to you…
  • Our program is considered an activity.
  • Our program is considered an athletic team.
  • Our program is considered a club.
  • Our program is not officially recognized by our district.

• As head coach, I report to…
  • Athletics Director
  • Activities Director
  • Principal
  • Vice Principal
  • Band Director
  • Superintendent

• What is the makeup of your coaching staff?
  • Just a head coach.
  • Head coach and 1 assistant coach.
  • Head coach and multiple assistant coaches.
• Are your assistant coaches paid?
  • Yes
  • No
• My team is made up of… (select all that apply)
  • Seniors
  • Juniors
  • Sophomores
  • Freshmen
• What percentage of your team has previous dance experience?
  • Please enter your best guess.
• Do you have more than one team? (select the option that best describes your team)
  • Just Varsity (one team)
  • Varsity and JV (or Competition and Performance)
  • Varsity, JV, and Junior High/Middle School
• Does your team… (select all that apply)
  • Perform at home sporting events (football, basketball, etc)
  • Perform at community events
  • Compete at ISDTA State Championships
  • Compete at other regional competitions
  • Compete at Nationals
• Are your team members eligible to receive a Varsity Letter?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a “no-cut” policy?
  • Yes
  • No
• Who requires you to have a no-cut policy?
  • School requires
  • Coach’s choice
• In a typical year, how many team members do you have in your program on average?
  • (Include all high school level Varsity and JV)
• Do your team members participate in other sports or activities during your dance/drill season?
  • Yes
  • No
• When do you practice? (select all that apply)
  • Mornings
  • After school
  • Evenings
  • Weekends
• During the academic year, how many hours per week does your team practice on average?
  • 1 to 3 hours
  • 3 to 5 hours
  • 5 to 7 hours
  • 7 to 10 hours
  • 10 to 12 hours
  • 12 to 14 hours
  • Greater than 15 hours
• Does your team have a dedicated practice facility provided by your school?
  • Yes, we have a studio on campus.
  • Yes, we have a dedicated gym space.
  • Yes, we have a multi-purpose facility.
  • No, we do not have dedicated space on campus.
• Where does your team typically practice?
  • Please enter a response.
• How much do you fundraise annually?
  • Please enter a number.
• Are you limited on the amount of fundraising you can do?
  • Yes
  • No
• How do your finances work?
  • Run through the school business office.
  • Run through the school’s booster club.
  • Run through a private account controlled by parents.
• In a normal year, what is the average amount a team member would pay out of pocket?
  • Please enter a number.
• Are you required to follow the scholarship rule? (Academic standing)
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you required to follow a good conduct policy set by the school?
  • Yes
  • No
• Does your school pay for your transportation?
  • Yes
  • No