After The Routine Podcast

Ever felt overwhelmed walking into your first cheerleading or tumbling conference? Here's your game plan! In this episode of After The Routine, host Rachelle Provost breaks down exactly how to prepare for, survive, and get the most out of cheerleading and tumbling conferences. From what to pack to actually taking what you learn and applying it into real change back at the gym, this episode covers...

"The goal isn't to avoid hard moments, but to handle them" In this episode of After The Routine, Becky Acra shares her journey from cheerleader to coach, director, author, and sports psychology student, emphasizing the importance of mental toughness, communication, and maintaining a healthy athlete identity.  Throughout the episode, you’ll discover practical insights for coaches, parents, and athl...

What makes a good coach? In this episode of After The Routine, host Rachelle Provost shares their top 10 tips for building a coaching career you genuinely love. Whether you're a coach in training, junior coach, or new to coaching, this conversation is filled with practical advice for becoming a better coach. Rachelle covers the importance of passion, professionalism, communication, continuous lear...

"Attitude and mindset are key to success." - Corey Rickett In this episode of After The Routine, our host, Rachelle Provost, sits down with the 6-time World Champion coach and over 10-time podium finisher at the Cheerleading World Championships, Corey Rickett. Corey shares his journey from gymnast to cheerleading coach and entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of multi-sport athletes, coaching...

In this episode of After The Routine, Kaitlyn Harvey shares her incredible journey from gymnastics to becoming an 11-year Team Canada cheerleading veteran. Kaitlyn opens up about her transition from gymnast to elite cheerleader, what it was like to represent Canada on the world stage, and how the sport of cheerleading has evolved across the country. She also shares insight into Team Canada trainin...

Have you walked past the judges riser and wondered how they became a judge or why there are so many of them? In this episode of After The Routine, Gabby Mauro, a seasoned cheerleading judge and coach, shares her journey from competitive figure skating to becoming a leading scorer and judge in cheerleading. She discusses the intricacies of scoring, the importance of understanding the judging proces...

Ever wondered how the emcee and voice of the competition started their career? In this episode of After The Routine, Nadia Belzy shares her journey from cheerleading athlete to international emcee, highlighting the importance of energy, passion, and diversity in the sport. Discover her tips for success, behind-the-scenes insights from cheerleading competitions, and her impactful Black History Mont...

What does it take to turn your passion for tumbling into a successful career? In this episode of After The Routine, we sit down with Coach Lain as he shares his journey from graphic design to becoming a mental performance coach specializing in tumbling. He discusses the importance of understanding fear as a survival signal, the power of micro-dosing discomfort, and practical strategies for coaches...

What does it take to turn a passion for marketing into a powerful career? In this episode of After The Routine, we sit down with Sara Walsh to explore her journey from athlete to marketing professional, owner of SW Marketing and Creative Designs, and Marketing Manager for Cheer Sport Sharks. She shares her lessons and stresses the importance of passion, relationship-building, and continuous learni...

What does it take to turn a passion for cheerleading into a meaningful career? In this episode of After The Routine, we sit down with Judge Mimi to explore her journey from cheerleader to coach, judge, entrepreneur, and creator of Cheer Starter . She shares how the lessons learned through cheer - leadership, discipline, and resilience - can translate into real opportunities beyond competition. We...

What happens when the music stops? Welcome to After The Routine, a podcast created to explore the real career pathways that exist beyond the mat. In this introductory episode, your host, Rachelle Provost, shares: • Why this podcast was created • The gap in career visibility within the cheer, dance, and gymnastics industry • Who this platform is for (athletes, parents, and coaches) • What you can e...