Competition & Scoring

The Power of Informed Parents: 3 Things You Should Educate Gym Parents On

In this episode, we dive into the top three things every cheer gym parent should know to become strong advocates for your gym. We’ll break down why understanding the scoresheet, the importance of drills, and your safety protocols can help... Read More

Scoring and Athlete development with Taylor Shapiro

Join me as we sit down with Dream Camps staffer and coach from Top Gun Miami Taylor Shapiro.  We will discuss everything in the cheer industry to include an unexpected conversation about scoring and what we both feel would make it... Read More

The Journey from level 2 to never losing worlds w/ Ty Gordon

Ty Gordon aka Reke, is an athlete and coach from Top Gun Miami.  Ty has competed with TGLC and OO and has never lost at the world championships.  Join me as Ty and I discuss his journey and his lessons... Read More

Sit down with 2 time world Champion Sammie Martin of Double O

Join me as we sit down with one of my summer camp staff Sammie Martin.  Sammie is a 2 time world Champion with Double O, has competed on worlds teams like TG Angels, TGLC and Double O and is a... Read More

My Thoughts After the USASF World Championships

I attended the USASF World Championships this weekend.  These are my thoughts on everything from how my team did, to if worlds is still prestigious. ... Read More

The 24-25 United Scoresheet, My Thoughts

The 2024-2025 United scoresheet was released this last week.  In this episode I will share my thoughts on the “new” scoresheet.... Read More

Part Two of a Discussion With Jason Larkins, and Kristen Wheeler

This episode is a collaborative episode between Dan, Jason Larkins of the lets talk cheer podcast, and Kristen Wheeler of the cheer mom podcast.  They discuss scoring, competitions, tryouts and more.  ... Read More

Part One of a Discussion with Jason Larkins, and Kristen Wheeler

This episode is a collaborative episode between Dan, Jason Larkins of the lets talk cheer podcast, and Kristen Wheeler of the cheer mom podcast.  They discuss scoring, competitions, tryouts and more.... Read More

My thoughts after competing on the USASF score sheet

This weekend I attended Jamz Nationals in Vegas.  This event ran on the USASF scoring system and we will dive into the things I liked and the things I didn’t about competing on this scoresheet.  ... Read More

Why I don’t read score sheets to my athletes

A conversation was recently had on judges comments and reading scoresheet to athletes.  I actually do not read any of my scoresheets to my athletes from Tiny to seniors.  In this episode I will explain why and what I do... Read More