In this episode we discuss how to improve on toss stunts and walk in stunts as well as shoulder health tactics to use before practice. Lastly, we cover a VERY IMPORTANT topic which is...how do we grow Cheerleading in countries where it isn't very popular...yet ;)

Don't miss this one!

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We get to sit down with Team USA Gold Medalist and Olympic weightlifting champion, Kollin Cockrell. As arguably one of the top male athletes in the sport, we get to pick his brain about strength in cheerleading, his goals, and his history in the sport...the tragedy and the triumph...DON'T MISS IT!

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On this episode we discuss proper hand placement for the back spot on a basket toss, how to increase motivation for athletes and teams, and some tips on how to get a higher toss when coed partner stunting.

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In this episode we discuss overcoming nerves during competition, standing back tuck tips, and linking together skills during running tumbling!

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In this episode we interview Coach Mekel Zapico, a Navy Veteran and Level 2 CrossFit instructor. We discuss the similarities between our two sports and find ways to positively impact cheer athletes using the CrossFit philosophy.

Coach Mekel currently lives and coaches in San Antonio, TX and is one of the head coaches at 210 Crossfit. He can be reached directly at [email protected] or at his IG @coachmick210.

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There are a million things that can cause an athlete to have a mental block and it could take years to figure out the EXACT reason, in all of its complexity. However, no matter what the cause, we can begin to overcome mental blocks even without knowing why it's there...this episode will show you how!

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If you've ever experience pain in the front of your lower leg, you have have heard the term "shin splints". There are conditions that can cause pain in the shin and in this episode we discuss ways to address it!

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Far too often athletes suffer from serious injury that stems from an earlier smaller problem. Due to the fear of telling their coach, they hide their pain until it becomes unbearable...and for some, it can be career ending. In this episode we discuss how important it is to create a culture in our program where our athletes can confide in us when they have problems without fear of losing it all.

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Many athletes of all sports suffer with patellar tendon pain. Typically caused by an imbalance of some sort, fixing this problem for good is simple, but that doesn't mean it's necessarily "easy". It takes some effort, but if you have pain in the front of your knee, this episode is for you!

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One of the most common knee injuries in all sports...and cheerleading is no exception. There are some big names in the sport that have reported injuries to the ACL and it is something that coaches, parents, and athletes should be concerned about. Learn about the ACL, what to expect with injury, and how to prevent ACL tears.

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