The Fullout Cheer Podcast

By Next Generation Gym Owners

The Fullout Cheer Podcast with Danielle Johnston is the ultimate resource for cheerleading gym owners, all star cheer coaches, and industry professionals who want to grow their gyms,

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The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.

The Fullout Cheer Podcast episodes:

June 04, 2026 The Hard Truth About Accountability
Everybody says they want accountability.

Parents want accountable coaches.

Coaches want accountable athletes.

But accountability feels very different when it's your athlete being corrected.

In this episode, Danielle explores why accountability is one of the most misunderstood topics in cheer. We'll discuss why athletes resist it, why parents struggle with it, and why coaches often spend more time enforcing standards than actually coaching.

We'll also talk about the difference between accountability and punishment, why grace and accountability can exist at the same time, and what happens when athletes are constantly rescued from consequences.

Because the real test of accountability isn't when it's easy.

It's when it's uncomfortable.
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36min
May 28, 2026 Parents Aren't Ruining Cheer. Your Systems Are.
Every coach and gym owner has thought it at some point:

“Parents are ruining cheer.”

But what if the real issue isn’t parents at all?

In this episode, Danielle breaks down how customer expectations, communication, and family dynamics have changed dramatically over the last decade... while many gyms are still operating with outdated systems and assumptions.

From overscheduled families and last-minute communication to transparency, trust, and social media pressure, this episode explores why parents often become frustrated and what gym owners can do about it.

Because difficult parents usually aren’t created by one bad moment.

They’re created when people feel confused, ignored, or blindsided.
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32min
May 21, 2026 When Coaches Cross the Line
A video of a cheer coach screaming at athletes went viral this week… and the reactions shocked us.
Some people defended it.
Some called it “normal.”
Others said, “That’s just competitive cheer.”

In this episode, Danielle Johnston and Dan Cotton break down where the line actually is between intense coaching and toxic coaching — and why so many people in the cheer industry have become desensitized to behavior that should never be acceptable.

They talk about:
Why some coaches confuse intimidation with leadership
The difference between accountability and emotional outbursts
Why parents sometimes normalize aggressive coaching behavior
How gym culture either permits or prevents these situations
What owners should do when a coach loses control
And how coaches can become more self-aware before they reach that breaking point

This conversation isn’t about “soft coaching.”
It’s about leadership, emotional regulation, athlete safety, and creating environments where athletes can actually thrive.

If you’ve ever questioned whether a coach crossed the line — or if you’re trying to become a better leader yourself — this episode is an important conversation for the entire cheer industry.
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33min
May 14, 2026 Why Your Cheer Gym Isn't Actually Sellable
Most cheer gym owners think they have a sellable business.

In reality… they have a job.

In this episode, Danielle sits down with Matt Becker, an attorney who works closely with business brokers, to break down why so many gym sales fall apart—and what buyers are actually looking for.

They dig into the biggest myths gym owners believe about selling, including:

Why your gym isn’t worth what you think it is
The truth about revenue (and what buyers ignore)
Why doing everything yourself hurts your value
The reality of bringing on a partner for “capital”
And why selling won’t magically fix burnout

This isn’t theory. This is what shows up in real deals—and what kills them.

If you think you might sell your gym someday (or just want to build something that could be sold), this episode will show you what actually matters… and what doesn’t.
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46min
May 07, 2026 Losing Athletes This Season? This Is Why
If you’ve been losing athletes this season, it’s probably not for the reason you think.

In this episode, Danielle breaks down the real reasons athletes are leaving—and why most gym owners completely miss what’s actually happening.

She covers:

Why athletes feel stuck in their skills (and how stagnation drives them out)
The difference between healthy commitment and full-blown burnout
How change—both inside the gym and in families’ lives—quietly impacts retention

These aren’t dramatic blowups or obvious problems.
They’re the subtle issues that slowly push athletes out the door.

If you want to improve retention, it starts with understanding what’s really causing athletes to leave.
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21min
April 30, 2026 How Smart Coaches Handle Emotional Cheer Parents
Most gym owners think emotional parents are the problem… they’re not.

In this episode of the Full Out Cheer Podcast, Danielle sits down with Jason Larkins to break down what’s really happening when parents get frustrated, reactive, or overwhelmed—and how smart coaches handle those moments the right way.

You’ll learn:

Why emotional parents aren’t actually the issue
How to tell if a parent wants a solution or just to be heard
The biggest mistakes coaches make in tough conversations
How to lead your staff without micromanaging or losing control
Why systems and structure matter more than you think
They also dive into how the cheer industry has evolved, from skill progression to competition culture, and what today’s gym owners need to be doing differently.

If you’ve ever had a parent conversation go sideways… this will change how you handle it.
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53min
April 23, 2026 How to Build a Routine That Actually Scores Well
Most routines don’t lose because of talent… they lose because of bad strategy.

In Part 2, Danielle Johnston and John Barajas break down how to choose the right skills, structure your routine, and avoid the mistakes that cost teams points.

As you’re building your teams and heading into choreography season, this is what you need to get right.
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25min
April 16, 2026 Inside AccuScore: Why You Got That Deduction
Ever looked at your score sheet and thought… there’s no way that’s right?

In this episode, Danielle Johnston sits down with judge and choreographer John Barajas to break down how judging panels, deductions, and AccuScore actually work.

If you’ve ever felt a little intimidated by the idea of challenging your scores, you need to listen to this episode!
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27min
April 09, 2026 Your Parents Aren’t Different. Your Standards Are.
Most gym owners are convinced their parents are “different.” More demanding. Less respectful. Impossible to manage.

They’re not.

In this episode, we break down the reality that parents are parents everywhere. The difference isn’t who you attract, it’s what you allow. If your families aren’t following policies, respecting boundaries, or buying into your programs, it’s not a parent problem. It’s a systems, leadership, and culture problem.

We’re diving into how clear expectations, consistent processes, and strong staff alignment create compliance without constant conflict. Because the gyms that seem to have “great parents” didn’t get lucky. They built it that way.

If you’re tired of feeling like your parents won’t listen, this episode will show you exactly where the breakdown is and what to fix so things start running the way they should.
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31min
April 02, 2026 Copy-Paste Coaching Is Killing Athlete Progress
Most athletes aren’t stuck because they lack talent—they’re stuck because of copy-paste coaching. Drill after drill of coaches searching social media to find the next great "fix" to their athlete's tumbling skills.

In this episode, Danielle Johnston and Corey Rickett break down why understanding body mechanics, skill progression, and athlete mentality matters more than copying drills—and how great coaches actually develop elite athletes.
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45min

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