YouTube: https://youtu.be/q5kUnE3xi6c Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GaYkTzvaEjF1d6Uh3Z2rB?si=enB9ZUr6ShGP2uQJAAVbeQ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheer-biz-podcast/id1596523298?i=1000771442373 Dangerous Assumptions: Stop Putting Your Athletes in a Box The Cheer Biz Podcast | Hosted by Dan Cotton   I’ve been coaching for 23 years. And one of the things that I have learned is that... Read More

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fullout-cheer-podcast/id1763244914?i=1000771122031 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UBVj00nFi0wrN8DxYQXTW?si=QXrETaI6Ttya30hrkvtUHQ https://youtu.be/_aUS9mVdz3w The Hard Truth About Accountability Parents want gym owners and coaches to keep athletes and their parents accountable. Everybody wants kids who are gonna show up to practice in their practice wear on time. But what happens... Read More

YouTube: https://youtu.be/t8CEPPOu9P4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HjROEk2P2IlSbeI9YIM22?si=aJVgLHqzRHmGAXVEkT-Fnw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fullout-cheer-podcast/id1763244914?i=1000769991555 Parents Aren’t Ruining Cheer. Your Systems Are. Every gym owner and coach has thought it at least at one point. Hey guys and welcome to this episode of the full out cheer podcast. I’m Danielle and... Read More

There’s something I’ve started calling the absence trifecta: injury, illness and weather. And if you haven’t dealt with one (or all three) this season … congratulations. You are a unicorn in all star cheer. For the rest of us, this... Read More

February tends to make us think about love: hearts, candy and all the sweet stuff. In the cheer gym world, it’s also the perfect time to slow down and intentionally show appreciation to the families who support your program day... Read More

A couple months ago, there was a viral post making the rounds in the Crazy Cheer Moms group: “An open letter to cheer gym owners.” I read it. I took notes. And I’ll say it plainly: A lot of it... Read More

Coaching is personal. Coaching your own child? That’s next-level personal. If you’ve ever been in that spot – juggling the role of “Coach” and “Mom” (or “Dad”) – you already know it’s one of the most rewarding, complicated, and emotional... Read More

As gym owners and coaches, we know parents are always watching—sometimes literally through the lobby window (or at my gym – from 10 feet away 😂). But here’s the truth: The more educated your parents are about what you do,... Read More

Over the years, I’ve learned that boundaries in your gym make life so much easier – both personally and professionally. So, let’s talk about three boundaries I put in place that actually worked. Not theoretical, not from a webinar —... Read More

Many gyms have social media policies in place for their athletes and staff. In fact, we all see stuff on the internet in our gym apparel and slowly close our eyes hoping no one else has seen it. After all... Read More