Preparing to Take Home the Crown

Springboard, is the premier pageant-coaching firm in the Midwest. Springboard clients are developed wholly and individually. Each girl, teen and woman capitalizes on her values, strengths and passion. Our goal is development for life! Private coaching is for those pageant contestants who are most serious about taking home the crown.

Gretchen Bergquist, Miss Nebraska 2008

Personalized Pageant Coaching

Springboard offers individualized, private pageant coaching including:

• Filling out paperwork correctly. Each judge gets a copy of your resume or bio. We make sure questions are answered so that the judges ask you the right questions and really get to know you.
• Picking and Developing a Platform. A platform is a cause or community service you are passionate about. It’s the one service with which you identify most, speaking out for, building awareness and volunteering for.
• Wardrobe selection. Boutique owners know gowns. But they also want to sell! We help you find the best interview and modeling outfits, evening gowns and swimwear that fits both your body and your personality and all within a budget you can afford.
• Intensive mock interview sessions. Interview coaching is what Springboard is best known for. We teach you how to structure your answers and handle controversial issues without losing who you are. No memorization here!
• On-stage introduction and presence. Whether it’s a simple name-only intro or a mini-monologue like NAM looks for, we can help you develop something memorable.
• Modeling for swimwear, sportswear and evening gown. It doesn’t hurt to learn a model walk from one who was taught by Calvin Klein and Donna Karan herself! While there are differences in pageant and model walks, they all require poise, confidence and some technical know-how.
• Photography preparation, head shots and portfolios. Our photos have won the photogenic category over and over at all the major systems pageants. Shots have been seen in magazines and articles. Several of our title-holders have crossed over into modeling – something few are able to do!
• Hair, make-up, wardrobe and direction for photography. The right hair and make-up is important, but it’s direction from someone who understands movement in front of the camera that is critical. There are a lot of pretty photos out there. Then there are the ones that make you stop and stare! Those are Springboard styled and directed shots!

PCS can also assist you with:

• Public relations
• Appearances and model bookings
• Ads, comp cards and other marketing materials