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

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

Buckle up, because this episode of The Cheer Biz Podcast is all about hot takes! Host Dan Cotton dives into some controversial opinions on cheerleading, gym ownership, coaching strategies, and industry norms. From why non-tumbling teams shouldn’t get paid bids to why... 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

Every gym owner and coach will face it at some point—a team that just isn’t performing the way they should. But what do you do when your athletes are struggling? In this episode of The Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton breaks... Read More

I learned long ago that investing in my skills as a business owner was one of the best investments I could make.  In this episode we dive into why I spend over 10,000 a year to get business coaching and... Read More

I have coached Senior Teams for the past decade plus.  In this episode we dive into my top 5 secrets I have learned that you must do to be successful coaching senior teams.  If you are a coach or an... Read More

In this continuation, we dive deeper into the challengesand rewards of educating cheer parents. We discuss more real-worldscenarios that highlight why parent education is essential for athleteand gym success. This episode focuses on advanced strategies, likecreating a culture of transparency,... Read More

In this episode of The Cheer Biz Podcast, I dive into why holding regular meetings with your staff is one of the most effective ways to cut down on stress and misunderstandings. Spoiler alert: It might even reduce the need to... Read More

n this episode of The Cheer Biz Podcast, I take you on a deep dive inside a coach’s mind—my mind—to share the thoughts, challenges, and decision-making processes we face every day. As a coach for over 20 years and a gym... Read More