Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & Coaches

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Curious How Cheer Coaches Build Teams? Here’s What You Should Know About Team Formulation Jan 16, 2024

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Are you a cheerleading mom or dad facing concerns about your child's team placement? Discover the thought process and the complexities of allstar cheer team dynamics. In this episode, we address the real challenges cheerleading coaches encounter, and why those are hard for coaches to communicate. Learn how these dynamics impact your child's experience and explore potential solutions for a more positive cheerleading journey.

Uncover strategies for navigating cheer team dynamics and understanding the intricate world of stunt groups.
Gain insights into effective communication between parents and coaches, ensuring a harmonious cheer experience.
Explore the benefits of connecting with athletes individually, fostering positive relationships, and creating a supportive cheer environment.

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How to Manage Conflicting Styles and Build a Cohesive Allstar Cheerleading Program Jan 12, 2024

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In this mini episode, Jason Larkins and Brittany Moore address a coach's comment about a conflict of coaching styles within a program. The conversation covers the importance of agreement and communication between coaches, and the need for clear progression guidelines.

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Breaking Down the Differences Between the USASF and United Scoresheet Systems Jan 09, 2024

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In this episode, Jason Larkins and Brittany Moore opening up with a new segment where they share wisdom from parents and coaches. They emphasize the importance of celebrating every position in allstar cheerleading and not obsessing over specific roles. They also discuss the need for coaches to adapt their coaching styles to the current generation and avoid coaching athletes the same way they were coached. Finally, they address a coach's comment about a conflict of coaching styles within a program. The conversation covers the importance of agreement and communication between coaches, the need for clear progression guidelines, and a discussion on the differences between the USASF and United score sheets. The hosts also answer the question of the week regarding the score sheets. They talk about the compacted scores in competitions and express their excitement for the upcoming event in Indianapolis.

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The Shocking Truth: Brendan Mathews Weigh in After Double O Isn’t Ranked the Top Cheer Team in the Country Dec 26, 2023

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In this episode, of the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, Jason Larkins and Brittany Moore, discuss the allstar cheerleading competition, American Grand, and the challenges they faced due to Kinsley's emergency surgery. They share advice for parents and coaches on how to support athletes during injuries and unexpected events. The episode includes new segment, Wisdom Walk, where seasoned coaches share advice for the new generation. The episode concludes with Jason Larkins introducing The Ranking Roundtable. Where a covert coalition of cheer aficionados make up the anonymous committee responsible for ranking the best teams in the country.

Supporting athletes during injuries requires positivity and inclusion
Coaches should prioritize the athletes' experience and goals
The Ranking Roundtable

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Why You Shouldn’t Let Score Sheet Comments Dictate Your Every Move Dec 19, 2023

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Is it possible to leave your allstar cheerleading gym gracefully? In this episode, Jason gives advice on when and how to inform athletes if you plan on leaving to ensure a smooth transition and maintaining a positive atmosphere within the team. Jason also shares insights on challenging cheer coaches, promoting growth, and keeping your coaching team engaged and motivated.

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Want More Out of Your Cheer Practices? How to Maximize Every Minute with Your Cheerleading Team Dec 15, 2023

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Ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to be the cheerleading coach that you want to be? If your coaching schedule is a constant battle against time, struggling to fit everything in, this episode is your game-changer. In this episode of the Let's Talk Cheer Podcast, we delve into proven strategies to reclaim your cheerleading coaching hours, boost productivity, and elevate your game.

Discover practical time-saving tactics used by elite coaches.
Unlock the secrets to crafting efficient practice plans that maximize results.
Gain insights on juggling coaching responsibilities without sacrificing quality.

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The Secrets to Running an Efficient Allstar Cheer Practice Dec 12, 2023

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Have you ever felt frustrated with the scoring system in cheerleading competitions? In this episode, Jason Larkins dives into the announcement of a new allstar cheerleading scoring system by ProScore. He questions whether the real issue lies in the inherent nature of competition itself, where losing teams often blame the score sheet rather than reflecting on their performance. Jason Larkins and Brittany Moore discuss their recent allstar cheerleading competition at World Class Cheer. They also talk about the importance of competing and having a champion mindset.

Delve into the fundamental problem within the cheerleading community – the reluctance to accept defeat and accountability for performance.
Gain insights into the potential impact of industry infighting on cheerleading's bid for inclusion in the Olympics.

3.Understand the crucial importance of adhering to a meticulously planned practice schedule, avoiding the common pitfall of deviating from the game plan

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Roland Pollard Unplugged: Candid Moments from Episode 140 Dec 08, 2023

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In this recap episode, of the the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, Jason Larkins discusses the process of inviting Roland Pollard to the podcast and the challenges he faced in setting a date for the interview. He shares his original list of desired guests and expresses his desire to complete the list by inviting Jomo Thompson. Jason also talks about the time constraints during the interview with Roland and how he had to speed through questions to accommodate the limited time. He highlights the connection he felt with Roland and the possibility of future collaborations. Jason concludes by inviting listeners to provide feedback and questions for future episodes.

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Insta-ntly Famous: Roland Pollard and Daughter Jayden's Stunting Success Dec 05, 2023

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In today's episode, Roland Pollard shares his journey into cheerleading, meeting Jason Larkins, and starting a family. He discusses how he started creating stunt videos with his daughter, Jayden, and the life lessons they learn through the process. Roland also explains why he created an Instagram account for Jayden and his strategic move for her future. Despite their success on social media, Roland has chosen to go back into the business world and work as a financial planner. Roland Pollard discusses the impact of others on his success, the motivation behind taking up golf, the need for change in the allstar cheer industry and debunking myths about his life

Takeaways

Stunting with your child can create a strong bond and teach valuable life lessons.
Creating an Instagram account for your child can be a strategic move for their future.

- The cheer industry needs to address issues such as toxic behavior on social media, the sexualization of cheer, and the high cost of participation.

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What Happens When Flying Comes to an End? Insights from "Your Daughter Won't Fly Forever" Nov 28, 2023

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Have you ever wondered why changing a flyer's position in allstar cheerleading can cause such uproar among parents? Picture this: your daughter, who proudly identifies as a flyer, suddenly finds herself grounded, and it's not just about losing altitude in stunts. Today, we delve into the often overlooked dynamics of cheerleading positions and the unexpected reactions that come with making a flyer try something new.

We unravel the fascinating world of cheerleading dynamics, where a seemingly routine position change can spark intense emotions and even lead to athletes cheering at entirely different programs. We'll explore why flyers, in particular, attach so much of their identity to being airborne and how parents can invest their own self-worth in their children's athletic success. This isn't just about cheerleading; it's about the challenges of adapting to change in the ever-evolving landscape of team sports.

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