Coach Kirby's Corner

Welcome to Coach Kirby's Corner Podcast, the cheerleading podcast that shares skill how-to's, tips and tricks, and more! Kirby will not only discuss her favorite skills, but her experience so far as a millennial college cheer coach.

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Episodes

Episode 9: My Depression Journey

I'm back! And we're talking all about depression & how it affected me as an athlete and how I cope as a coach. Let me know if you'd like more episodes focusing on mental health and cheerleading!

Sep 30, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 9

Episode 8: Why Cheer Coaches are Crazy

Why I think cheer coaches are crazy...and why I think you'll agree with me! Have a topic you'd like for me to discuss, or want me to shoutout your team? Email CoachKirbysCorner@gmail.com

Jul 23, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Mini episode - Coach Emergency Bag

I'm packing my competition emergency bag! Those little things you don't think about until you NEED it. Let me know what you pack in your competition bag!

Apr 06, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Rejection, Resilience, Rings

I'm discussing something a little different this time; my cheer background! From getting cut to Team USA; where I started and where I ended up as an athlete!

Feb 12, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Round-off Ups & Back Handspring Ups!

I'll discuss the techniques for hitting a round-off and back handspring up for top girls, main & side bases, and backspots and coed bases! I'll also be sharing another #squadshoutout ! Did I miss something you'd like covered for this skill? Email me at CoachKirbysCorner@gmail.com for me to add a mini-episode on the topic!

Jan 19, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Switch ups, low to high and high to high tick tocks

I'll discuss the techniques for hitting a switch up, low to high and high to high tick tock (not that kind of tik-tok :)) I'll also discuss common problems with these skills and how to fix them, and we have a very inspiring #squadshoutout on this episode so be sure to listen!

Nov 24, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 3: Getting Recruited!

I'll discuss how to get to know college programs you are interested in, and how to be known as well! This episode is MAJOR for high school athletes, parents and coaches of high school aged athletes, and for college coaches to share to potential recruits! Have a skill you'd like discussed, or want to give your team a squad shoutout? DM me (@CoachKirbysCorner) or send me an email (CoachKirbysCorner@gmail.com)

Nov 10, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: All About Full Ups!

I'll discuss a fan favorite, the full up! I will be breaking down each position in a stunt group, and how they can use what they've learned from the basics to be successful with this skill. I'm also sharing a listener question and a new squad shoutout! Have a skill you'd like discussed? DM me (@CoachKirbysCorner) or send me an email (CoachKirbyscorner@gmail.com)

Nov 03, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Mini episode reviewing the basics - straight up extension

I'll discuss the basics that go along with a multi-base straight up extension. Once the basics are covered, we will be able to progress to more skills! Have a skill you'd like discussed? DM me (@CoachKirbysCorner) or send me an email (CoachKirbyscorner@gmail.com)

Oct 27, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer: Welcome to Coach Kirby's Corner!

Welcome to Coach Kirby's Corner! I can't wait to share my tips and tricks, knowledge, and experience with you in my weekly episodes! Have a skill you want to learn, or improve upon? Send me an email at coachkirbyscorner@gmail.com

Oct 26, 2020•1 min

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