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

In this episode, the Sounds Like That question of the week is about what to do with rude athletes on your team. Jason and Brittany also talk about team placements and what type of communication gyms should have with families. If it's your first time, thank you for joining us, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on anything from the show.   🧠 ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training, July 8t...

In this mini episode, Jason interviews Hailey D'Lynn Smith of Trinity Valley and she shares her thoughts on preparing for the biggest competitions, on some of the biggest names in cheer. If you enjoy this mini episode, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. If you're new to the show, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.   🧠  ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training, July 8th -...

In this mini episode, Jason interviews Hailey D'Lynn Smith of Trinity Valley and she shares her thoughts on the Trinity Valley and Navarro rivalry. If you enjoy this mini episode, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. If you're new to the show, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.   🧠  ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training, July 8th - After the success of the June 4th trai...

In this episode, Jason Larkins interviews Hailey D'Lynn Smith, the newest member of Weber State University after two years at Trinity Valley. Hailey talks to us about how she got into cheerleading, deciding between TVCC and Navarro Cheer, the rivalry between the two schools, and why she has decided to continue her education at Weber State. Make sure to subscribe to the show to catch more inspiring...

In this mini episode, Jason interviews Eric Thompson the Tumble Chef and asks him tumbling questions based on the letters V-Z. If you enjoy this mini episode, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. If you're new to the show, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.   🧠  ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training, July 8th - After the success of the June 4th trainings, it was evident...

In this mini episode, Jason interviews Corey Rickett of Cheer Sport Sharks and asks him tumbling questions based on the letters Q-U. If you enjoy this mini episode, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. If you're new to the show, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.   🧠  ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training, July 8th - After the success of the June 4th trainings, it was e...

In this mini episode, Jason interviews Levi Nickson, owner of Tumble Smart and asks him tumbling questions based on the letters K-P. If you enjoy this mini episode, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. If you're new to the show, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.   🧠  ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training, July 8th - After the success of the June 4th trainings, it was e...

In this mini episode, Jason interviews Jimbo Kelliher of CheerVille and asks him tumbling questions based on the letters F-J. If you enjoy this mini episode, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. If you're new to the show, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.   🧠  ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training, July 8th - After the success of the June 4th trainings, it was evident...

In this mini episode, Jason interviews Shea Crawford of Brandon Allstars and asks him tumbling questions based on the letters A-E. If you enjoy this mini episode, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. If you're new to the show, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.   🧠  ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training, July 8th - After the success of the June 4th trainings, it was evi...

In this episode, we're joined by five coaches: Shea Crawford of Brandon Allstars, Jimbo Kelliher of CheerVille, Levi Nickson of Tumble Smart, Corey Rickett of CheerSport Sharks, and the Tumble Chef Eric Thompson. Jason asks each coach a series of tumbling questions based on the alphabet, resulting in 26 different tips, this episode really does cover all things tumbling! If you're new to the show,...

In this mini episode of the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, Jason Larkins shares a story about how letting poor culture corrupt his program, ended up costing him his very best athletes, and warns other gyms to take heed. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. Also, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on anything from the show.   🧠 ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Vir...

In this mini episode of the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, Jason answers the Question of the Week⁠ , "what is your strategy for training your staff, how do you coach your coaches?" If you enjoy this, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. Also, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on anything from the show.   🧠 ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training-⁠   ⁠https://forms.gle/...

In this mini episode of the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, Brittany has questions for question on why the teams are seemingly structured differently this season. Jason goes on to explain how the new updates to the scoring system had an impact on team placements. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. Also, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on anythin...

In this episode, Jason Larkins dives into how the updated United Scoring System has influenced team placements this season for the allstar cheer teams. This episode also shares different ideas on different approaches for staff training during the Question of the Week⁠. Lastly, Jason shares a story about not trading away his best athletes for brats. If you're new be sure to subscribe to the show to...

In this mini episode of the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, Jason shares his thoughts on the updated United Scoring System. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. Also, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on anything from the show.   🧠 ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training-⁠  https://forms.gle/TCG4ete1ByPxAVEQA   🧀 ⁠Purchase a Folding Incline Wedges by T...

In this mini episode of the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, Jason shares the quote of the week, "It's not things that make us upset, it's our opinion about those things that make us upset." If you enjoy this episode, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. Also, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on anything from the show.   🧠 ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training-⁠  http...

In this mini episode of the Let's Talk Cheer podcast, Jason answers the question of the week, "which team should my daughter be on, the youth level 2 or the junior level 2?" If you enjoy this, be sure to go back and listen to the full episode. Also, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on anything from the show.   🧠 ⁠Let’s Talk Cheer Virtual Training-⁠  https://forms.gle/TCG4...

In this episode, Jason Larkins answers the Question of the Week "Would an 11-year-old be a better fit on a jr level 2 or a youth level 2?" Additionally, Varsity and the United Scoring Partner released the new scoring system for the 2023-2024 system. Jason gives his thoughts on the system, the pros and the cons, and how he thinks it will impact the season. And then Jason wraps the show up...

In this episode, Ryan Maag, Creative Director of the new show American Cheer Icon, takes us on his journey through the cheerleading industry. Ryan shares his experience working at NCA and Varsity and the biggest takeaways he gained from those companies. He also talks about his decision to start Cheer Source and the challenges he faced while launching the company. Ryan then discusses his newest ven...

In this episode, Jason Larkins shares his insights on team dynamics, tryouts, and team placement strategies. He answers common questions like whether athletes should tryout at multiple gyms, how to choose between multiple team options, and what to do if there isn't a good fit for an athlete. Jason also discusses the differences between same-level prep teams and elite teams, and whether athletes sh...

In this episode, Jason Larkins recaps his trip to The Summit and reflects on Sr Black's season and weekend, Sr Red's season and weekend, and Jr Blue's season and weekend, along with the rollercoaster of emotions all of that came with. He talks about the challenges of winning and the importance of coaching a team through adversity. Jason also highlights the importance of exposing teams to tough com...

In this episode, Jason Larkins talks about the many benefits of VarsityTV , including exclusive access to live events, and on-demand content. The episode then shifts its focus to the recent release of the new USASF scoresheet. With the release of the USASF scoresheet, Jason talks about the pros and cons of the current United Scoring System and then offers his predictions for what changes might be...

In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Justin Carrier and Damianne Albee Steward of Varsity Allstar. We talk about some of the hot topics such as the scoring system, as well as more lighthearted topics such as guilty pleasures and binge-worthy TV shows. We also get personal and discuss how they have grown and changed over the years, as well as what advice they would give their younger self. Defi...

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This is the Quote of the Week from our most recent episode. Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on the show 🧀 ⁠Purchase a Folding Incline Wedges by Tumbl Trak⁠   🥌 ⁠Purchase a Fly Right stunt stand by Tumbl Trak⁠   🤸🏽‍♀️ ⁠Visit the  Tumbl Trak Website⁠   🗳 Submit a Question of the Week    ⏰ Follow Jason on TikTok   📷 Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instgram   💵 You can support this p...