What if the difference between a higher cheer score and leaving points on the table isn’t adding more difficulty but understanding what the judges are actually looking for?

Building a competitive routine isn’t as simple as putting your hardest skills on the floor. From tumbling numbers and stunt connections to formations, legalities, and execution, small decisions can have a major impact on your final score. In this episode, Jason and Gina break down the strategy behind maximizing the score sheet, including when adding more athletes helps, when it can actually hurt execution, and why coaches need to think beyond simply doing “more.”

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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Have you ever wondered why your athlete has a skill but their coaches choose not to put it in the routine?

In this episode, Jason and Gina pull back the curtain on how cheer routines are actually built. They talk about the relationship between coaches and choreographers, why coaches sometimes have to remove emotion from routine decisions, and why adding more athletes to a skill section can actually create more opportunities for deductions instead of increasing your score.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast

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Have you ever watched an athlete suddenly lose a skill they know they can do and then wondered what you can actually do to help them get past the mental block?

Mental blocks aren’t a choice, and pushing harder, adding pressure, or endlessly drilling the skill can sometimes make the problem worse. In this episode, you’ll learn a practical nine-step approach to helping athletes work through mental blocks while developing confidence, autonomy, and character along the way.

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Have you ever wondered what it really takes to produce a national cheer competition—and why so many industry veterans believe the future of cheer depends on independent event producers?

Most athletes, parents, and even coaches only see what happens on the competition floor. But behind every successful event are countless decisions about scoring, scheduling, athlete experience, production, judging, and customer service. In this episode, the team behind ASC shares over 30 years of lessons from building one of the industry's longest-running independent event companies—and explains why they believe collaboration, fairness, and putting athletes first will shape the future of competitive cheer.

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Are you building confident tumblers or accidentally creating athletes who rely on fear, frustration, and shortcuts? The best tumbling coaches know that mastering skills isn't just about technique, it's about building trust, confidence, and smart progressions. In this special TumbleCon panel discussion, four respected coaches share decades of coaching experience, debating everything from spotting philosophies and athlete confidence to judging, safety, progressions, and the coaching habits that separate good coaches from great ones. Whether you're coaching beginners or elite athletes, you'll walk away with practical ideas you can apply in your next practice.

Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast

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What if a new awards show could help bring the entire cheer industry back together?

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Have you ever wondered what really goes into creating an elite cheer routine, and why the smallest coaching decisions can make the biggest difference in athlete safety and team success?

In this episode, you'll discover:

Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast

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What if artificial intelligence could help you become a better cheer coach, develop athletes faster, and remove the guesswork from evaluations?

Every cheer coach faces the same challenges: evaluating athletes fairly, giving individualized feedback, managing team communication, and tracking development over time. In this episode, Curve AI founder Shea shares how artificial intelligence is being used to simplify coaching, provide objective athlete assessments, and create entirely new opportunities for athlete development and mentorship.

After listening, you'll discover:

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Have you ever wondered why athletes can make a team in May and still find themselves moved, replaced, or competing in a completely different role by the end of summer?

Team placement season brings excitement, anxiety, and plenty of questions from athletes and parents. In this episode, Jason and Gina dive into some of the biggest conversations happening right now, from tag tucks and stunt camp expectations to alternates, team cuts, and the reality that competitive cheer teams are constantly evolving. If you've ever questioned how coaches make roster decisions or struggled with disappointment after placements, this conversation provides valuable perspective.

Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast

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Have you ever wondered if "tough coaching" is actually helping athletes grow or quietly damaging their confidence?

Every coach wants athletes who perform under pressure, stay accountable, and push through challenges. Every parent wants their child to be coached hard while still feeling respected and supported. In this episode, Jason and Gina tackle one of the most debated topics in cheerleading: where is the line between effective coaching and coaching that goes too far? Along the way, they explore how coaching language impacts performance, why small flyers may be one of the best tools for developing elite technique, and how the culture created by coaches influences an entire team.

Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast

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