No Counts Given with Kyle Rush

In this milestone 10th episode of the No Counts Given Podcast, host Kyle Rush takes you behind the scenes of the International Dance League (IDL) and the evolving world of competitive dance. Kyle dives into the controversy between IDL OG (2019) and IDL NEW (2025), transparency issues in scoring, and the ongoing battle to elevate dance as a true professional sport. Thank you to our sponsor, Dance T...

In this episode, I sit down with Emma Desiderio and Sophia Mervenne, the powerhouse coaching duo behind Grand Valley State University’s Dance Team.  Thank you to our incredible sponsor of today’s show! DANCE TEAM UNION! Head to www.danceteamunion.com to learn more about their summer camps, regionals and national events!  We dive into their journey from athletes to head coaches, the legacy and evol...

In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush sits down with Rob Miller from Proactive Coaching for an inspiring and honest conversation about leadership, culture building, and the changing landscape of coaching generational athletes. Rob brings decades of experience working with coaches and teams across the country and drops invaluable insight that every dance coach, athlete, and leader needs to...

Join me for a MAJOR sit down chat with Sara Heptig, head coach of the Kansas State University Classy Cats, to talk all things game day, tradition, and building a legacy. HUGE THANK YOU to our sponsor Dance Team Union! Visit their website for all things camps, regional competitions and nationals at www.danceteamunion.comFrom performing on the field to competing on the nationals stage, Sara chats ab...

In this episode of No Counts Given, we sit down with Quinton Peron, an award-winning choreographer, former Rams cheerleader, and one of the most influential figures in the dance team world. Thank you to our sponsor Dance Team Union! Go to www.danceteamunion.com for more information on their summer camps, regional competitions and national events! We dive into his recent collaboration with the San...

We have a legend on the show!! World-renowned choreographer, Phil Wright, joins me for a unfiltered conversation about pressure, purpose, and representation in the dance industry. Major THANK YOU to our sponsor,  @DanceTeamUnion  - head to www.danceteamunion.com to learn more about their Camps, Competitions and Nationals events! Phil is best known as the creator of The Parent Jam, his work as a fe...

Follow Maya Zafrani and the University of Oregon Duck Dancers through a powerful and transformative season unlike any other. Thank you to our sponsors, Dance Team Union. Go to their website at www.danceteamunion.com to learn more! From redefining their team culture and transitioning from UDA to competing on the world stage at the World Cheerleading Championships and the College Classic, this video...

They’ve dominated The College Classic DIA division and set the gold standard for collegiate dance team performances. This week on No Counts Given, we sit down with Bianca Zumbo Caryl , head coach of the Arizona State University Dance Team , one of the most respected programs in the country. Thank you to our incredible sponsor, ‪ @DanceTeamUnion‬ visit www.danceteamunion.com to learn more about Sum...

From her ballet roots to dominating the sidelines at LSU and beyond, Sammy McFadden  @sammymcfadden  is a force in the dance team world. In this no-fluff conversation, Sammy opens up about her unique journey to the top, her classical training, the insane music restrictions and the iconic pieces she has choreographed. Major THANK YOU to our Sponsor, ‪  @DanceTeamUnion  - head to www.danceteamunion....

From the ballet barre ➡️ to the LSU sidelines…Sammy McFadden isn’t just making waves...she’s redefining the dance team game. 💥NO fluff. ALL fire.🎧 New episode drops TOMORROW on all major platforms.

With the University of Minnesota  @gophersports  and The Ohio State University  @ohiostatedanceteam3290  we have Amanda Gaines and Melissa McGhee! Major THANK YOU to our Sponsor,  @DanceTeamUnion  . Head to www.danceteamunion.com to learn more about Summer Camps, Regionals and Nationals! Follow us: @nocountsgiven on social media platforms, or visit our website www.nocountsgiven.com Follow Melissa...

When two of the most respected names in the game sit down together… you press play. 🎙️▶️Amanda Gaines with the University of Minnesota and Melissa McGhee with The Ohio State University join us on the very first episode of No Counts Given. Premiering tomorrow at 12pm PST on Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok.

Real Talk. Real Talent. All Things Dance. No Counts Given, powered by Dance Team Union, is the premier podcast for the dance team community. Spotlighting dancers, coaches, judges, and industry leaders shaping the future of the sport. With a bold , authentic , and engaging tone, our episodes deliver insightful interviews, expert analysis, and coverage of major dance team events, coaching shifts, vi...