Everybody says they want accountability. Parents want accountable coaches. Coaches want accountable athletes. But accountability feels very different when it’s your athlete being corrected. In this episode, Danielle explores why accountability is one of the most misunderstood topics in cheer.... Read More

Every coach and gym owner has thought it at some point: “Parents are ruining cheer.” But what if the real issue isn’t parents at all? In this episode, Danielle breaks down how customer expectations, communication, and family dynamics have changed... Read More

A video of a cheer coach screaming at athletes went viral this week… and the reactions shocked us.Some people defended it.Some called it “normal.”Others said, “That’s just competitive cheer.” In this episode, Danielle Johnston and Dan Cotton break down where... Read More

Most cheer gym owners think they have a sellable business. In reality… they have a job. In this episode, Danielle sits down with Matt Becker, an attorney who works closely with business brokers, to break down why so many gym... Read More

If you’ve been losing athletes this season, it’s probably not for the reason you think. In this episode, Danielle breaks down the real reasons athletes are leaving—and why most gym owners completely miss what’s actually happening. She covers: Why athletes... Read More

Most gym owners think emotional parents are the problem… they’re not. In this episode of the Full Out Cheer Podcast, Danielle sits down with Jason Larkins to break down what’s really happening when parents get frustrated, reactive, or overwhelmed—and how... Read More

Most routines don’t lose because of talent… they lose because of bad strategy. In Part 2, Danielle Johnston and John Barajas break down how to choose the right skills, structure your routine, and avoid the mistakes that cost teams points.... Read More

Ever looked at your score sheet and thought… there’s no way that’s right? In this episode, Danielle Johnston sits down with judge and choreographer John Barajas to break down how judging panels, deductions, and AccuScore actually work. If you’ve ever... Read More

Most gym owners are convinced their parents are “different.” More demanding. Less respectful. Impossible to manage. They’re not. In this episode, we break down the reality that parents are parents everywhere. The difference isn’t who you attract, it’s what you... Read More

Most athletes aren’t stuck because they lack talent—they’re stuck because of copy-paste coaching. Drill after drill of coaches searching social media to find the next great “fix” to their athlete’s tumbling skills. In this episode, Danielle Johnston and Corey Rickett... Read More