If you want to feel less alone as a cheer mom, this is the episode for you. I invited three other cheer moms to be on the podcast with me and we had our first - but definitely NOT last - roundtable discussion! We talk about everything from the cost of cheer and the lessons that cheer is teaching our kids, to cheer drama and mom friends. Thank you SO MUCH to Candice, Meredith, and Michele for the great conversation and your words of wisdom. This is a must-listen episode! If you would like to be part of a Cheer Mom Roundtable discussion, you can apply here. Enter code: CHEERMOMPOD for a special discount! ... view the post
Updates on Varsity Law Suits, Coach Monica, and is NCA Getting a New Home?
Content warning: While the content in this episode is not graphic in nature, it may raise questions from some younger audiences. There have been some big updates in the cheer world over the past several weeks, so we're going to catch up together! I'm following up on the Varsity lawsuits from the Rockstar Cheer fallout from last year, an update from Navarro Cheer Coach Monica Aldama, who is breaking her silence on social media, and talking about whether or not NCA is moving from its Dallas home. Shop The Cheer Collection, and get a special discount with code CHEERMOMPOD Need more details? Here ... view the post
What’s the deal with the franchised cheer gyms?
In this episode, I'm talking about a topic that a lot of you are scratching your head over: franchised gyms. We're going to explore why more and more all star cheerleading gyms are expanding their reach with multiple locations across the country. From my experience in this area, I share why gyms like Cheer Athletics, Top Gun, California All Stars, Stingray All Stars, and more, are opening more locations across the country. Tune in to learn more about this business side of all star cheer! Enter code CHEERMOMPOD for a special discount! ... view the post
Cheer Double Duty: A Mom’s Perspective of Having an Athlete on Both All Star and High School Cheer Teams
I'm describing the excitement and challenges of being a cheer mom for an athlete who is on both an all star cheer team and a high school cheer team. I share my advice for what to be prepared for, the conversations you need to have with your athlete, and what to expect - especially in the month December! Having an athlete on both a school cheer team and an all star cheer team can be both rewarding and overwhelming at the same time, but with these tips, you and your athlete have got this! Shop The Cheer Collection Enter code Cheermompod for a special discount! ... view the post