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

By Jason Larkins, BleavSports

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

March 01, 2023 The Ultimate Cheer Coaches Guide: 26 Tips from A to Z with Five Cheer Experts
In this episode, we're joined by five coaches: John Migaiolo of Spirit Athletics, Becky Herrera of CheerForce, Portia Berger of The California Allstars, Kyle Tolliver of NorCal Elite, and Julian Hirshberg of Mac's Allstars. Jason asks each coach a series of coaching questions based on the alphabet, resulting in 26 different tips! If you're new to the show, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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2 hr 5 min
February 21, 2023 Secrets to Athletic Success from Team USA’s Kelvin Lam: The Power of Consistency and Discipline
In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Kelvin Lam, former college cheerleader turned coach. Kelvin shares his journey and experiences from his cheerleading days to his coaching career. He talks about his time at various universities, how he landed finally at the University of Hawaii and his coaching position at San Jose State. Additionally, he compares allstar and college cheer and shares his recent decision to become a full-time consultant.
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1 hr 25 min
February 14, 2023 Comparing Allstar Cheer Scoresheets: What the Differences Mean for How You Should Build Your Routines
This week we recap our time at Spirit Sports and provide a scoresheet comparison from this season to a past season to show how different scoring has been. In addition, Alex from CheerTheory.com, stops by the show to give us an allstar cheer weekend recap, plus a follow up question on scoring from Masterpiece. We've got all of that and more in store for you, so make sure to stay tuned! If you're new to the podcast, we appreciate you giving us a chance be sure to subscribe to our channel, whether you're on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts so that you never miss out on another episode. And if you're watching us on YouTube, don't forget to smash that like button! Lastly, don't forget we have our coaches training giveaway going on. All you have to do to enter is take a screenshot of an episode, post that screenshot to your Instagram story and tag @Lets_Talk_Cheer_Podcast in the post. The more shares, the more entires, winner will be announced in episode 100.

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1 hr 6 min
February 07, 2023 Is Your Tumbling Program Missing Key Elements? Shea Crawford on What Sets Brandon All-Stars Apart
In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Shea Crawford, Tumbling Director of Brandon Allstars. They talk about how Shea got into cheer, how he became a coach, and a few of the places he has coached at before becoming the Tumbling Director at BA. Shea shares his thoughts on spotting tumbling, and why he doesn't rely on it as a tumbling coach. Shea talks about his role with the USASF, and talks about his thoughts on how code of points has rolled out so far.
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1 hr 30 min
January 31, 2023 What Makes The Majors So Special? John Davenport Joins Us to Share His Experience
In this episode, Jason and Brittany recap their thoughts on the American Masterpiece competition. After that, John Davenport of Cheer Athletics joins the show for a segment and tells us about his time at The Majors. The question of the week is about why college teams only compete in Daytona, and the quote of the week comes to us from the Bible about having integrity. If it's your first time here, thank you for joining us, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode.
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1 hr 1 min
January 24, 2023 Is the D1-D2 Split Helping or Hurting Your Allstar Cheerleading Gym? The Real Impact of Guaranteed Divisions
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In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons of GSSA, code of points and guaranteed d1/d2 splits at events. Additionally, Jason addresses criticism he received from a survey recently. For those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome to the show, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss another episode. Don't forget to screen shot the podcast, share the photo to your Instagram, while tagging @Lets_Talk_Cheer_Podcast to enter for a chance to win a free coaches training with Jason.
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📧 To set up a summer clinic, coaches training, routine cleaning, or to get a video review- [email protected]
🎵 Sounds Like That -The official music producer of the Let’s Talk Cheer Podcast and American Cheer
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1 hr 10 min
January 17, 2023 The Ups and Downs of Being a Crossover: What You Need to Know About Competing on Multiple Allstar Cheer Teams
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In this episode, we will be discussing two questions of the week. The first question is about the terms "cumulative tumbling" and "cumulative stunting" and what they mean in the world of allstar cheerleading. The second question is about the concept of "crossing over" and whether or not, Jason, recommends it. In addition, the featured coach's comment is on what factors make a competition prestigious and who has the power to determine that. Lastly, Jason will be letting coaches and owners know his thoughts on setting the proper priorities in the gym. If it's your first time here, thank you for joining, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out on another episode.
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📧 To set up a summer clinic, coaches training, routine cleaning, or to get a video review- [email protected]
🎵 Sounds Like That -The official music producer of the Let’s Talk Cheer Podcast and American Cheer
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45 min
January 10, 2023 Cheerleaders Switching Gyms? How You Should Respond to Athletes Announcing They're Leaving
In this episode Jason discusses the importance of treating others with respect and kindness in the cheerleading community. Jason shares a personal story about his college roommate and how he inspired the quote of the week. Jason also shares advice for parents and athletes who may be considering switching gyms, and encourages them to handle the situation with grace and consideration for others. The episode concludes with a discussion about the value of hard work and determination in achieving success in cheerleading
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📧 To set up a summer clinic, coaches training, routine cleaning, or to get a video review- [email protected]
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55 min
January 03, 2023 We're All Wondering How This a Sloppy Team Could Beat the Clean Team: Featuring Chris Comfort
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In this episode, Chris Comfort, aka, Cheer Boy Mom from TikTok, joins the show today as a guest co-host. They discuss how a sloppy team can beat a clean team. Jason urges coaches to look at themselves first when they have shortcomings with their teams. They also discuss how necessary private lessons are and Chris gives her cheer mom budget hacks. Lastly, the show ends with Cheer A-Z, and we’re on the letter “L.” Don’t forget to subscribe to the show if you haven’t already.
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To set up a summer clinic, coaches training, routine cleaning, or to get a video review- [email protected]
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1 hr 1 min
December 27, 2022 How to Develop Winning Cheer Routines Like Woodlands Elite Generals: Matt Kelley’s Expert Advice
In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Matt Kelley, owner of Karma Returns and coach of Woodlands Elite Generals. They talk through Matt's journey as an athlete and then as a coach. They talk about the competitive market in Houston, and some of Matt's best moments in the cheer industry. If you're new, thank you for joining us, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on another episode.
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1 hr 3 min