This week on Fireside Chat, Danielle interviews Craig Hallmark and Heidi Weber from the Open Championship Series to talk all things scoresheet. They explain the why behind the 2025-2026 OCS scoresheet updates and share what surprising trends their data revealed... Read More

 In this episode of Fireside Chat, I’m joined by Matt Becker, attorney and founder of GymLawyers.com, to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in the cheer industry:  when it’s legal to deduct pay from your staff. If you’ve ever... Read More

 In this episode of Fireside Chat, I’m diving into the new scoresheet released by The Open Championship Series. It’s already stirring opinions across the cheer world – some coaches love the changes, others are frustrated. I’m sharing my honest perspective,... Read More

The Open’s new age grid has been a hot topic in the all starcheerleading world, but is age separation alone really what keeps kidssafe? In this episode, we’re diving into the bigger picture—whycoaches, gym owners, and gym culture play a... Read More

As a coach, it’s easy to let cheer consume your every thought—but atwhat cost? In this episode, we dive into the reality of stepping awaymid-season, why it’s not only possible but necessary, and how takingtime for yourself can actually make... Read More

Coaching Minis (ages 6-8) is a whole different game! In this FiresideChat, Danielle shares the best strategies for working with this agegroup—helping them grow. If you coach Minis, this episode is full ofreal-life strategies to make your practices smoother and... Read More

Danielle shares a month-by-month retention roadmap to help gym ownerskeep athletes engaged and returning season after season. Learn how touse feedback, assessments, and recruitment efforts to improveretention. Tune in for actionable strategies to build a stronger, morecommitted team!... Read More

Think your customers never get frustrated with you? Reality check:they do. The way you feel about other businesses is exactly how someof your own customers feel about yours. How you handle yourself as acustomer is a direct reflection of how... Read More

We expect our customers to be patient, understanding, andprofessional. But are we holding ourselves to the same standard whenWE are the customer? Your reputation as a business owner isn’t justbuilt on how you run your company—it’s also shaped by how... Read More

The all-star cheer industry has faced some major challenges over theyears—pandemics, scandals, and lawsuits—but the sport continues togrow. Why is cheer so resilient compared to other industries? And howcan gym owners capitalize on this freedom to build stronger, moreprofitable businesses?In... Read More