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

In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton sits down with Stephenie Staley, owner of Dynasty Athletics in Draper, Utah, to talk about building a cheer gym rooted in family, culture, honesty, and long-term athlete development. Stephenie shares... Read More

In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton sits down with Cat Haley of the Cat Haley Method to talk about one of the most misunderstood parts of athlete development in all star cheer: flexibility, strength, and safe... Read More

In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton sits down with Alli Doiron and Jordan Arsenault, the co-owners of 506 Elite, to talk about what it really looks like to build a cheer gym from the ground up.... Read More

What makes a coach toxic, and why do toxic coaches exist in all star cheer? In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton breaks down one of the most important leadership conversations in the cheerleading industry: toxic coaching.... 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

What should you actually pay your coaches, and how do you know if that number makes sense for your gym? In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton breaks down coach pay in the cheer industry and explains... Read More

The conversation with all-star cheer judge Gabby Mauro continues in Part 2. Gabby answers more questions from coaches and parents while sharing practical advice for both groups on how to better support athletes and approach competitions with the right mindset.... Read More

What makes a great youth coach stand out from everyone else? In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton breaks down five essential traits the best youth coaches demonstrate every single day. From reteaching skills without frustration to... Read More

What are judges actually looking for on the score sheet? In this episode of the Fullout Cheer Podcast, Danielle Johnston sits down with all-star cheer judge Gabby Mauro to answer real questions submitted by coaches and parents. Gabby breaks down... Read More