Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & Coaches

Are Cheer’s New Age Grids Undermining Athlete Development?


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Can a seven-year-old really belong on the same team as a sixteen-year-old and what happens when the rules allow it? Cheerleading is evolving fast and not always in ways that benefit the athletes. Whether you're a parent, coach, or athlete, the new age grids, open divisions, and the rise of the Pro Cheer League could directly impact your program's future. If you've ever questioned how fairness, safety, and opportunity intersect in this sport, this episode gives you the full story.

  • Hear why Lauren Bryant believes the Pro Cheer League could be the game-changer cheerleading needs and why Varsity might be the only company that could pull it off.

  • Get a front-row seat to the limited division controversy and why some gyms believe rules aren’t just guidelines they’re strategy.

  • Discover the serious concerns behind new age grid changes and why they may do more harm than good, especially for youth athletes.

    Tap play to hear a smart, honest, and fired-up conversation that every cheer professional, parent, and athlete needs to hear right now.

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