The Cheer Mom Podcast

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 foc...

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 par...

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 conversa...

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 li...

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 betwee...

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.  Thanks to our sponsor: Prodigy Cheer Apparel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

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...

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 pa...

This episode is for cheer parents and athletes alike. Ashley Steinberger, The Cheer Nutritionist, breaks it down for us today. Ashley is a Registered Dietician, and a former All Star cheerleader, high school cheerleader, and she cheered at a D1 college, so she knows all the things about cheerleading. As The Cheer Nutritionist, Ashley helps cheerleaders with their nutrition for optimal performance....

It's one of the top questions that cheer moms are asking one another: "How do I help my athlete get through a mental block?" It's so hard to see our kids struggle. Jeff Benson is one of the most sought-after and knowledgeable tumbling and cheerleading coaches in the industry. He holds a master's degree in counseling psychology and an undergraduate degree in kinesiology. He took his passion for che...

Ever wondered what it takes to be a professional cheerleader? Before you think, “Oh, professional cheerleading is not for high school or All Star cheerleaders, it's mostly for dancers,” wait! My guest on The Cheer Mom Podcast has some things to say about that.   Nicolette Peloquin is a former Miss Rhode Island, a veteran Patriots Cheerleader, and the proud co-owner and founder of The Prep Talk: a...

The All Star Cheer world is full of conversations about bids. Just about everyone wants a "bid" to something. But what is a bid? What is a bid event? How do you get a bid? Why is it important? Is it important? We're talking through all of it today. Hit "play" in the podcast above to hear my (nonexpert) explanation. Special Thanks to our sponsor: Prodigy Cheer Apparel Get the Show Notes for this ep...

I put my husband, Byron, in the hot seat in today's episode! He talks about his journey from barely showing up at competitions, to sitting in the arena at NCA for 10 hours to watch the big teams with us. He also shares his very special skill, which *ahem* I do NOT condone...how he sneaks into competitions without paying.    Thanks to our sponsor: Prodigy Cheer Apparel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Chances are that your athlete has a team they are OBSESSED with. They've seen all their videos, they know the names of all the flyers, and they watch them any chance they can. On this episode of the podcast I talk about famous cheer teams, my personal favorite, why I think they're important, and the lessons we can learn (and teach!) from them! Special Thanks to our sponsor: Prodigy Cheer Apparel J...

Danielle Donovan is the owner of CHEERFIT, the world-renowned workout method and certification that combines cheer-inspired exercises for a fun, high-energy workout! Danielle's inspiration for CHEERFIT came during her time as a D1 cheerleader for Syracuse University. Today, CHEERFIT has evolved into a global movement connecting cheer, dance and fitness enthusiasts around the world through its amba...

In this episode of The Cheer Mom Podcast, we're learning more about what to look for when comparing teams in your athlete's division with the help of today's guest, Gina Harris. Gina Harris is a cheer coach and a cheer mom, and the story of what led her to become a cheerleader and eventually a cheer coach, is one of the most impactful stories I've heard in cheerleading. Gina is a six-time State Ch...

What can you expect when you travel for cheer? What do you pack?  Where do you go? What's it like from competition to competition? I'm going through it all, plus some details about specific events, like UCA High School Nationals, NCA, Cheersport, Jamfest, and more.   Get the free packing checklist, here!   Special thanks to our sponsor: Prodigy Cheer Apparel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

What does it take to be a great Team Rep? How can you support your Team Rep? I've got some tips in this episode for you!  Thanks to our sponsor: Prodigy Cheer Apparel Link to Team Mom Tookit: https://thecheermomblog.com/category/teammom/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever wondered about the cheer score sheet? I have! I've been doing this a really long time every year it's an enigma to me. Craig Hallmark is my guest today, and he's going to break it down for us. Craig has been involved in the All Star industry for 25 years. He's been an owner, a choreographer, he's been a safety judge, and now he is currently The Open Championship Customer Experience M...

What happens at a cheer competition? We all know that the athletes perform, but what comes before that? What comes after? What does the process throughout the day look like? WHY does the schedule come out so late, and what in the world are we cheer moms supposed to wear? I'm going through it all in this episode, from the week leading up to the cheer hangover at the end. Plus, I'm joined by a very...

David Owens was an OU cheerleader, a coach, and an All Star gym owner. He started running cheer events as a side hustle, and now running cheer competitions and events is his full-time responsibility. He owns and operates the Rockstar Championship, and he's part owner of Gold Rush and The Open Series competitions, which is part of the All Star World Championship. It's clear to me that David not onl...

Today is alllll about All Star cheerleading. Whether you're thinking about getting your athlete started in All Star, just getting into it, or you're a seasoned veteran, there's something new to learn! I'm talking about the history of All Star Cheer, divisions, age grids, and what to expect when it comes to the financial and time commitments. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: facebook.com/groups/cheermomhiv...

You asked, and we listened. By popular demand, it's an episode all about college cheer! And I got to talk to one of the best in the industry: The head coach of Texas Tech cheer, Bruce Bills. Coach Bruce has been involved with this program for TWENTY. YEARS. He led the Tech coed team to their first large coed D1 Championship. He's been named coach of the year by the College STUNT Association. He kn...

I'll admit I totally fangirled over today's guest. I've admired Kristen Rosario's creativity, leader­ship, and entrepreneurship from afar for years. She is the co-founder of Top Gun Allstars, and one of the coaches of the Cheerleading Worlds Grand Champion team, TGLC. For those that are like, "What's a TGLC?" TGLC stands for Top Gun Large Coed, and they are one of the best, most fun teams to watch...

You're in for a treat today! Coach Brian Kula and Coach Kelcey Finn of Kula Sports Performance joined me for a conversation all about how our cheer athletes can prevent injuries and strengthen their bodies to further their skills.  Coach Brian has over 24 years of experience in coaching and sports performance, and has trained some of the top athletes in the world, including first round NFL draft p...