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In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the All Star World Championship. I share my experience, and mini-interviews with the event producers and founders, giving us insights into how they organize the event and what goes on behind the scenes and how they overcome create a seamless experience for everyone involved. If you're a fan of end-of-season All-Star cheer events or just want to learn more about what it takes to put on a world-class cheer competition, then this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now for an exclusive look at the All Star World Championship!
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Major news in the cheer world as a former Navarro cheerleader comes forward with allegations.
Content warning on this episode. If you or someone needs help, the SA hotline is available to you: 1-800-656-4673
I am covering the lawsuit made against Coach Monica Aldama and Navarro College, alleging coverups made in the cheer program.
Sources:
https://www.fitsnews.com/2023/04/27/new-lawsuit-names-navarro-college-legendary-cheer-coach/
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building-resilience-and-confidence-for-tumbling-successIn this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Eric Thompson, the Tumble Chef, to discuss the importance of building resilience and confidence in tumbling. As an experienced coach, Eric shares his insights on how to develop a strong mindset that can help athletes overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the process of learning new skills rather than just the end result, and shares practical tips for how to stay motivated and positive throughout the tumbling journey.
This episode is sure to leave you and your athlete feeling motivated and empowered to tackle tumbling - and life - with a strong mindset.
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In this podcast episode, we speak with Hannah Stockman, a cheerleading coach who has won multiple national championships. Hannah shares her insights and advice on how to prepare for high school cheer tryouts, including what both students and parents should do to ensure success.
Hannah stresses the importance of having a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Hannah also addresses the role of parents in supporting their children's cheerleading aspirations. She advises parents to help their children understand the expectations required of them, especially if they hope to be on both a high school team and an All Star team.
Overall, Hannah's advice emphasizes the importance of preparation, hard work, and being open to coaching and feedback in achieving success in high school cheerleading tryouts.
Connect with Hannah on Instagram.
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In this podcast episode, I had a conversation with Brent Steele, the owner and founder of Steele Athletics, where we discussed how to be best prepared for All Star Cheer tryouts. Brent talks about key factors that both athletes and parents should consider before tryouts. If you are an aspiring All Star Cheer athlete or a parent of one, you don't want to miss this informative and practical conversation.
Brent Steele is from a small Oklahoma town now residing in Colorado. Brent graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Public Relations focused on professional sports PR and Marketing. While Brent’s dreams of working for the Dallas Cowboys quickly shifted into all things cheer, his love for people and building strong relationships never changed. Brent has unique experience in our industry: school athlete, All Star cheer athlete, college athlete, school coach, allstar coach, college coach, choreographer, D2 gym owner, and now he’s a multi-location D1 gym owner and businessman. Brent has been chosen to speak at multiple conferences as well as sat on many leadership boards as his passion for the cheerleading industry can be seen in everything that he is involved in. Fun fact, Brent spent a season living in Norway spreading his love for cheerleading with international athletes.
Other episode mentioned: thecheermomblog.com/mental-blocks
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Here’s the truth: I hate fundraising for cheer. There are a lot of things I would rather do than ask people for money, figure out who donated, and then deliver whatever it is that they bought. I would rather go without coffee on competition day. I would rather tell my husband how much we spent on snacks alone at the last travel event. I would rather do The Cupid Shuffle. That’s how much I don’t like fundraising and the headache that it brings. I once participated in a fundraiser where we sold peaches from a local farm. When the peaches were delivered, the people who bought them were nowhere to be found, and I was stuck with 100 pounds of peaches in my living room….not to mention the fruit flies.
But, like the price of eggs, cheer fees are definitely not getting any cheaper, and because we love our kids so much, sometimes fundraising is necessary so they can continue to do what they love.
In this episode I'm going through 5 ways you can fundraise for your team that you might not have tried yet.
To learn more about how to fundraise with Aimly, click here.
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When choosing an All Star Cheer program, It's important to do research. So, how do you know whether a D1 program or a D2 program is the best fit for your athlete?
In this episode, I sat down with Chris Comfort, aka "Cheer Boy Mom" to discuss the nuances of D1 and D2 programs. We explore how the size of the gym, number of athletes in the program, and the level of skill and competition vary between D1 and D2.
Chris shares insights on how families should choose between D1 and D2 programs, taking into consideration their goals and preferences.
Whether you are an athlete, a coach, or simply a cheerleading enthusiast, this podcast episode offers valuable insights into the world of all-star cheerleading and the differences between D1 and D2 programs. Tune in to join the conversation!
Grab my free Google form template that we talk about in this episode: https://thecheermomblog.com/d1-or-d2-all-star-cheer-which-is-the-best-fit/
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You sent in your cheer-related questions, and I'm answering them in today's episode! From cheer 101 to some hard-hitting questions, I'm reading actual questions from real listeners.
THANK YOU for your reviews, and for sharing the podcast! It keeps it (and me!) going.
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Heidi Weber is the Director of Operations for the Open Series Championships, which is connected with the All Star World Championship. She also directs the Celebrity Cheer and Dance Championships, and she is involved as a leader in the All-star cheer industry.
Heidi believes in giving people a voice and she believes in giving us, the cheer parents, the customers, affordable options.
And maybe even the best part about Heidi is that she no longer plays the Cupid Shuffle at her events.
Heidi and I talk about taking the cheer experience beyond two minutes and 30 seconds, beyond just that time that they're competing on the mat.
And I loved, loved, loved our conversation. I so appreciated Heidi's time and I hope that you find this episode helpful and that it excites you for the future of All Star cheerleading.
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So, your athlete is ready to join a cheerleading program. Or maybe it’s just time for a change. Either way, you’re thinking about enrolling your child in a new gym, and you’re not sure where to start.
The most important thing to do is to sit down with your athlete and immediate family and decide together what’s most important to you. It’s so critical for everyone in the family to be on the same page and know what’s required in competitive cheerleading and dance.
In this episode, I break down key qualities and questions you should ask - of your family and of an All Star cheer gym - before making the commitment.
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Find the Show Notes (blog post) here: https://thecheermomblog.com/questionsforallstargym/
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