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

December 20, 2022 Hazing in Cheerleading: Confronting the Toxic Culture We Need to Leave Behind
In this episode, Jason Larkins and Brittany Moore share their thoughts and experiences with hazing in collegiate cheer after the Sam Houston State University cheer team had hazing accusations brought against them. They also address the question of the week about why so many collegiate athletes transfer schools. Jason also answers a second question from one of his American Cheer athletes.
Additionally, the podcast brings back the segment "Cheer A-Z," where Jason speaks on Coach John Wooden and the impact he's had on his coaching.
If it's your first time listening to the podcast, thank you for checking us out. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss another episode. Some of the links below may contain affiliate links.
Jason's Favorite Coach Wooden Books
Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court- https://amzn.to/3v08YSZ
Coach Wooden: The 7 Principles That Shaped His Life and Will Change Yours- https://amzn.to/3PDaUKx
Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success- https://amzn.to/3G2MAi2
Coach Wooden One-On-One- https://amzn.to/3v4GsiR
The Greatest Coach Ever: Timeless Wisdom and Insights of John Wooden- https://amzn.to/3BQdjM9
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📝 Lets Talk Cheer Survey
📧 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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57 min
December 13, 2022 When to Simplify Your Allstar Cheer Routine for Better Competition Results
In the episode Jason shares with Brittany his rule on when to water down the routine before a competition. He also shares stories on when his coaches watered down and didn't water down during his cheering days. The quote of the week is about ignoring your critics, and still moving forward with your work. If you're new to the show, thank you joining us, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss another episode. New episodes release every Tuesday.
🗳 Submit a Question of the Week
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💵 You can support this podcast by making donations here
📝 Lets Talk Cheer Survey
📧 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
📱Watch/Listen to Let’s Talk Cheer on other platforms
📷 Follow Jason on Instagram
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1 hr 4 min
December 06, 2022 Inside the Mind of a Champion-Maker: Edwin Melendez on Lessons from Top Cheer Programs
In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Edwin Melendez of Win Choreography. Edwin gives his opinion on the state of cheerleading, what he misses about the good ole days, the reason why he decided to leave coaching for full time choreography, and what issues he deals with as a full time choreography. If you're new, thank you for joining us, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on another episode.
🔗 Win Choreography Website
📧 Email Edwin at [email protected]
📷 Follow Edwin on Instagram
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📝 Lets Talk Cheer Survey
📧 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
📱Watch/Listen to Let’s Talk Cheer on other platforms
📷 Follow Jason on Instagram
📷 Follow Brittany on Instagram
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasonlarkins/support

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1 hr 14 min
November 29, 2022 Are You Contributing to Your Athletes Mental Blocks? Jeff Benson on the Impact of Parental Pressure
In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Jeff Benson, mental block specialist on working with athletes who are struggling with mental blocks. Jeff dives into what a mental block actually is, what it isn't, how to work through them, how to help prevent them, and how not to relapse. Jeff gives advice to both coaches who work with the athletes in the gym, and what parents can do from home. If you're new, thank you for joining us, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out on another episode. This does contain affiliate links
🔗 Jeff Benson's Mental Block resources for athletes, coaches and parents
📚 Unblocked Book- Jeff Benson's Book
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💵 You can support this podcast by making donations here
📝 Lets Talk Cheer Survey
📧 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
📱Watch/Listen to Let’s Talk Cheer on other platforms
📷 Follow Jason on Instagram
📷 Follow Brittany on Instagram
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasonlarkins/support

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1 hr 18 min
November 22, 2022 Are You Missing Opportunities at Tryouts? Jordan Alcazar on the Importance of Early Team Placement
In this episode Jason Larkins interviews Jordan Alcazar, owner of SC Cheer. They start off talking about how Jordan first got into both cheerleading and coaching, but eventually moved to a directing position, and then ultimately into owning his own gym with his wife. They talk about the culture Jordan has built at SC, and the ups and downs of Fearless going back to back at Worlds. If it's your first time here, thank you for joining, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode.
🔗 Follow SC Cheer on Instagram
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💵 You can support this podcast by making donations here
📝 Lets Talk Cheer Survey
📧 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
📱Watch/Listen to Let’s Talk Cheer on other platforms
📷 Follow Jason on Instagram
📷 Follow Brittany on Instagram
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasonlarkins/support

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59 min
November 15, 2022 Why It Might Be Time to Ditch Your Old Choreographer and Start Fresh
In this episode Jason Larkins and Brittany Moore talk about how the new season has started off. Jason and Brittany have a different perspective on how the first competition went, and also talk about the air floor American used for their showcase. The question of the week is about if programs should move on from choreographers if they don't deliver and Jason brings back TikTok Cheer Talk. If it's your first time here, thank you for joining, be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode.
🗳 Submit a Question of the Week
⏰ Follow Jason on TikTok
💵 You can support this podcast by making donations here
📝 Lets Talk Cheer Survey
📧 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
📱Watch/Listen to Let’s Talk Cheer on other platforms
📷 Follow Jason on Instagram
📷 Follow Brittany on Instagram
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasonlarkins/support

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44 min
November 08, 2022 Secrets to a World-Class Tumbling Program: Rommel Osuna on Building Success at World Cup
In this episode we have Rommel Osuna, a US Army Drill Sergeant, World Cup Tumbling Director and the President of the Non-Profit Organization, Tumble For Troops. Here he shares his experiences and gives out some similarities that soldiers and cheerleaders share. Rommel shares the mission of his Non-Profit Organization, Tumble For Troops, and his commitment in giving back to the Veterans of our country and how other gyms can share and work together in variety of ways to get involved in this charitable cause.
📷 Follow Rommel on Instagram
🔗 Tumble for Troops Instagram
🗳 Submit a Question of the Week
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💵 You can support this podcast by making donations here
📝 Lets Talk Cheer Survey
📧 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
📱Watch/Listen to Let’s Talk Cheer on other platforms
📷 Follow Jason on Instagram
📷 Follow Brittany on Instagram
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasonlarkins/support

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44 min
November 01, 2022 Leveling Up: Should Allstar Cheer Coaches Introduce Level 3 Skills in Level 2 Practices?
In this episode, Jason and Brittany stream live on TikTok while recording the episode. They take questions from the chat and also dive into the normal segment you all know and love. The question of the week is about if gyms should train higher level tumbling skills, while at cheer team practice, or should the focus just be on the current routine. The quote of the week is from the rapper Nelly, and with Cheer A-Z, we're now onto the letter "I." If you're new to the show, welcome, we really appreciate you joining us. Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss another episode.
🗳 Submit a Question of the Week
⏰ Follow Jason on TikTok
💵 You can support this podcast by making donations here
📝 Lets Talk Cheer Survey
📧 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
📱Watch/Listen to Let’s Talk Cheer on other platforms
📷 Follow Jason on Instagram
📷 Follow Brittany on Instagram

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasonlarkins/support

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37 min
October 25, 2022 Why Adding D3 to Allstar Cheer Could Shake Up The Industry For Your Program – For Better or Worse
In this episode Jason and Brittany discuss the pros and cons of gyms joining unpopulated divisions, they also introduce a new segment, TikTok Cheer Talk, where Jason responds to if there should be a d3 in cheer. Lastly, Jason has some encouragement for teams and coaches who aren't having the most productive practices right now because of absences. If you're new to the show, welcome, we really appreciate you joining us. Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss another episode.
🗳 Submit a Question of the Week
⏰ Follow Jason on TikTok
💵 You can support this podcast by making donations here
📝 Lets Talk Cheer Survey
📧 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
📱Watch/Listen to Let’s Talk Cheer on other platforms
📷 Follow Jason on Instagram
📷 Follow Brittany on Instagram
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasonlarkins/support

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51 min
October 18, 2022 What You’re Missing as a Cheer Coach: The Obvious Insights Most Coaches Overlook
Don't be less, when you can B. Moore! Returning to the show is our co-host Brittany Moore! Jason and Brittany catch up on what Brittany has been up to while not on the show, and they get into the question of the week about what is something that is obvious to Jason about coaching, that most coaches miss, and people want to ask Brittany, what makes him different as a coach. If you have a question for the question of the week, click the link below to submit yours. Also, don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star rating and a review, that helps the show a ton in the rankings.
🗳 Submit a Question of the Week
📝 Lets Talk Cheer Survey
📧 To set up a clinic, coaches training, routine cleaning, or to get a video review- [email protected]
🎵 Sounds Like That is the official music producer of the Let’s Talk Cheer Podcast and of American Cheer, so if you’re interested in getting music from Sounds Like That, click the link below to receive more information. https://shorturl.at/mqwQr
📱Watch/Listen to Let’s Talk Cheer on other platforms
💵 You can support this podcast by making donations here
📷 Follow Jason on Instagram
📷 Follow Brittany on Instagrammj
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasonlarkins/support

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42 min