The Cheer Mom Podcast

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The Cheer Mom Podcast is a place that helps cheer moms (and dads!) understand cheer and navigate this crazy world, so we can support our athletes. Listen to experts within the industry on topics like strength and conditioning, keeping our athletes safe, and all things High School, College and All Star Cheer. Grab your cheer mom beverage of choice, and let's be friends!

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Episodes

Injury Prevention and Strength Training for Cheer Athletes with Brian Kula and Kelcey Finn

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 pick, Christian McCaffrey, as well as Olympic athletes. Coach Kelcey worked as a strength and conditio...

Oct 18, 2022•32 min•Ep. 9

The All Star Cheer World from a Director's Perspective

Ever wondered what cheer directors are thinking when it comes to communication and extra practices? How are cheer coaches and directors handling the news about the allegations happening in cheer right now? Jason Larkins is the All Star Cheer Director of American Cheer in Bakersfield, California. Jason has some thoughts about communication between directors and parents, and last minute cheer practices. YOU GUYS...We made the top 100 podcasts in sports! Please subscribe, share, and keep the review...

Oct 11, 2022•50 min•Ep. 8

Encouraging Body Confidence, with Jennifer Wagner

We've all had body issues at one time or another (I know I have!) We might not even be aware of them, but our critical self-talk can sometimes be louder than anything. Add in small uniforms, and constant demands on "image" in the cheer industry, and it's a recipe for our athletes to feel insecure about the way their bodies look. Jennifer Wagner is an author, a podcaster, and an educator for women to help the see their body is GOOD just as it is. Although she lost over 150 pounds, she still didn'...

Oct 04, 2022•33 min•Ep. 7

Now What? A follow-up on the allegations in cheer

So, now what? What do we do with all of this? In today’s episode, I’m going to give a couple of updates, go a little deeper into what we can do as cheer parents and answer some of the questions you sent me. Remember, you can email me at hi@thecheermomblog.com , DM me on Instagram , or send me a voicemail . I would love to answer more of your questions about cheer. SHOW NOTES: HTTP://thecheermomblog.com/now-what SPONSORS: The Cheer Collection Prodigy Cheer Apparel Music provided by TwistedCutz...

Sep 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 6

What's Happening in All Star Cheerleading Right Now??

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes explicit content and subject matter that may be triggering for some. A bomb has dropped on the All Star cheerleading industry. Since late August, a series of events has unfolded that has left it impossible to be left undiscussed. Allegations, lawsuits, and a prominent, nationally known program ceased to exist, literally overnight. This isn't a regular podcast episode and it was incredibly difficult for me to record. I battled over whether or not to even rec...

Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 5

High School Cheer vs All Star Cheer: Can you do both?

What are the main differences between High School cheer and All Star Cheer? Is it possible for an athlete to do both? My guests, Scott and Lauren Borgmier, are experts when it comes to cheerleading. Both of them were cheerleaders and on UCA staff. Scott worked at the Varsity main office, Lauren worked as an All Star cheer judge, and now they coach a very competitive high school team. Scott and Lauren are the hosts of The Mark Thru Podcast , and have authored two children's books about cheer: ABC...

Sep 13, 2022•46 min•Ep. 4

Behind the Scenes of Cheer Music, with Alex LaGrossa

Have you ever wondered how a cheer music mix is made? It used to be that we would hear popular songs mashed up together into two and a half minutes of pop culture mixed with stunting and tumbling sound effects, but it's a little more complex and custom nowadays. In this episode of The Cheer Mom Podcast, Alex LaGrossa from Twisted Cutz takes us behind the scenes of cheer music. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: facebook.com/groups/cheermomhive SPONSOR: thecheercollection.com Beautiful style for every chee...

Sep 06, 2022•45 min•Ep. 3

Help your cheerleader advance their skills and overcome mental blocks, with Debbie Love

If you've been a cheer mom for any amount of time, you've probably thought about how to help your athlete advance their skills. If you've been a cheer mom long enough, you've seen your athlete struggle with a mental block. I would guess that at least one of these two things is on a cheer mom's mind, literally at all times. But advancing skills and overcoming mental blocks are not always easily solved. This is where Debbie Love, often referred to as the Tumbling Queen, comes in. Debbie has been i...

Aug 30, 2022•37 min•Ep. 2

Welcome to the Cheer Mom Podcast: Meet the Host

I'm so honored that you have hit 'play' on The Cheer Mom Podcast! In this episode, you will hear a little about me, my journey as a cheer mom, and what you can expect from this podcast. I can't wait to connect with you! Get all the links and resources at TheCheerMomBlog.com LEAVE ME A VOICEMAIL: cheermompodcast.com JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: facebook.com/groups/cheermomhive

Aug 30, 2022•20 min•Ep. 1

The Cheer Mom Podcast

Hey Cheer moms: what if there was a place where you could learn more about this crazy world of cheerleading, in a judgment-free zone? What if you could hear from industry experts about topics like how to have a great relationship with your athlete’s coaches, mental blocks, routine music, and more? Welcome to The Cheer Mom Podcast: a place where you can understand cheer better, and get advice about challenges that we parents face as we support our athletes.

Aug 07, 2022•3 min

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