Champ Chat

Welcome back to Champ Chat! Join hosts Celia and Carter Kiogima as they reflect on the 2025–2026 Champion Cheerleading season and look forward to the exciting summer ahead. They are joined by Champion's Marketing & Media Intern Makiah Frances, to discuss the stories being told behind the camera, the evolution of the Champion Cheerleading this past year, and what success looks like beyond t...

In this special edition, episode of Champ Chat, hosts Celia Kiogima, Amber Sullivan, and Carter Kiogima discuss the intense and emotional journey of cheerleading and College STUNT as MHSAA Competitive Cheer approaches tournament time. They share personal stories from warm-up rooms, highlight moments of athlete success, and provide valuable advice for coaches and athletes navigating the pressures o...

In this episode of Champ Chat, hosts Celia Kiogima and Amber Sullivan welcome Kim Kaye to discuss her journey in the cheerleading world. They explore the purpose behind Champion Cheerleading, the importance of community, and the impact of purposeful coaching. Kim shares her experiences, challenges, and the evolution of this sport over the years; emphasizing that it’s about more than just winning—i...

This week on Champ Chat , Celia steps up to the mic solo for a raw, reflective episode from her family vacation in northern Michigan. With the originally planned guest postponed, she takes the opportunity to speak directly from the heart—about transition, identity, and the enduring impact of coaching. Celia shares some of the most meaningful quotes she’s ever sent to her athletes, unpacking the st...

In this heartfelt episode of Champ Chat , Celia and Carter Kiogima explore what it really takes to feel supported in the cheer and stunt world -- from the gym to the home front. Together, they reflect on the many forms of support coaches and athletes need to thrive, including behind-the-scenes administrative champions, open-door coaching philosophies, and what it means to self-reflect and grow. Th...

In this special episode of Champ Chat , Celia is joined by two of her former captains and lifelong Panthers, Keaghan Otto and Tenley Brown. Together, they revisit the pivotal moments that shaped their college cheer and STUNT careers -- from unexpected recruiting twists to championship wins and personal growth off the mat. Keaghan and Tenley reflect on the challenges of transitioning from shy fresh...

In this powerful episode of Champ Chat , Celia and Carter sit down with Brandon Seagondollar, accomplished head STUNT coach at California Baptist University, to talk about what it really means to coach with purpose. Together, they unpack the small moments that shape athletes, the quiet mentorship that builds character, and the deep relationships that last far beyond the final score. From being a s...

In this heartfelt episode of Champ Chat , Celia sits down with her best friend and longtime assistant coach, Amber Sullivan. From their earliest days coaching side-by-side to building a program rooted in trust, laughter, and shared values, Amber has been an essential part of the journey. We hear Amber’s origin story -- how she got into coaching, what’s fueled her passion for the sport, and what it...

In this episode of Champ Chat , we’re handing the mic to Carter Kiogima -- Celia’s husband, former assistant coach, and now co-owner of Champion Cheerleading. From the practice mat to business meetings, Carter shares what it’s like building a program (and a life) alongside Celia. They dive into what they've learned coaching together, how they make decisions as a team, and the moments that shaped t...

Welcome to the very first episode of Champ Chat ! Hosted by Celia Kiogima, this episode dives deep into her journey from 15 impactful years coaching at Davenport University to taking a bold leap into ownership of Champion Cheerleading with her husband, Carter. Producer Ricky kicks things off with a heartfelt reflection on what coaching really means, then flips the mic to Celia as she shares her or...