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The Life of a Cheerleading Coach

The Life of a Cheerleading Coach

By Marley Sievers

In this Podcast, Marley gives her honest opinion about how she conducts her athletes and interviews experienced guests in the cheerleading industry. Marley lives to develop her athletes into leaders. While being a passionate advocate for the sport of cheerleading and a lifelong learner, she has devoted many years to coaching High School Varsity programs. She is also a choreographer, judge, and head instructor with the National Cheerleaders Association. Her unique perspective offers the audience some valuable insight on leadership, coaching, personal growth, and the power of a positive mindset.
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Episode 57 - Coach Tineisha Hatten with Cheerportation

The Life of a Cheerleading CoachMar 02, 2023

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Episode 57 - Coach Tineisha Hatten with Cheerportation

Episode 57 - Coach Tineisha Hatten with Cheerportation

In this episode, I interview Tineisha Hatten, who is a Head Tumbling Instructor and a full year and Rec Program Coach for Outlaw Cheer and Dance in Massachusetts. Tineisha is also the owner and operator of Cheerportation. We discuss the inspiration behind creating her business, advice she would give anyone looking to create a career out of their passion, and her favorite and most challenging experiences as a coach.

Tineisha Hatten - As an athlete, Tineisha cheered for 10 years starting in middle school all the way through college. She also did 2 years of all-star cheer. Since graduating college, she has been coaching various all-star, college, and high school teams for 6 years. She ran into an issue with a school not recognizing their cheer team as a sport and not being able to use the gym for practice space or use the school transportation resources to travel to a practice facility. In 2022, she created Cheerportation LLC to help cheer teams have an extra resource. Cheerportation also offers services to parents who need rides for their athletes anytime throughout the season in the New England Area.

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Instagram: @Cheerportation

Facebook:

@Cheerportation

Twitter:

@Cheerportation

LinkedIn:

@Cheerportation

Website:

http://www.cheerportation.com/

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Mar 02, 202324:31
Episode 55 - Building your Feeder Program with Coach Catharine Dittrick

Episode 55 - Building your Feeder Program with Coach Catharine Dittrick

In this episode, I interview Catharine Dittrick, an Early Childhood Educator and the Head Junior Varsity Coach at Milford High School in Michigan. We discuss how to instill a growth mindset in a youth level program in order to build future generations as well as why it is valuable to develop a strong sub varsity program.

Catharine Dittrick - Catharine began as a middle school cheer coach in Michigan and moved to coaching at the youth level to help develop and grow the Milford Program, her Alma Mater. Catharine's family also grew up in the Milford program. She is going on her fifth year and is the head JV coach at Milford High School. She has experience in choreography for D3 schools in her area and has coached tumbling for their rec program. Catharine continues to help out at their middle school to make it a smooth transition for athletes as they head up to the high school level. The Milford Program had not been to regionals since 1989. In 2020, the long awaited return to regionals was broken and this year (2023) Milford is top 10 in the state consistently week by week. Their goal is to make the state mat once again, as it has been 34 years since the program was able to do so.

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Instagram: @cathdittr@milfordmavscheer@milfordmavsjvcheer

This Episode is Sponsored by:

The Cheer Coach Planner - Your Season, Your Plan USE CODE MARLEY10 AT CHECKOUT FOR 10% OFF

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Feb 16, 202335:15
Episode 54 - TAKE 5: Wrapping Up the Season

Episode 54 - TAKE 5: Wrapping Up the Season

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I answer the following question:

"What ideas do you have for your end of year banquet?"

This Episode is Sponsored by:

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Feb 09, 202311:31
Episode 53 - Coach TJ with Streamline Cheer

Episode 53 - Coach TJ with Streamline Cheer

In this episode, I interview Theresa (TJ) Beneke who is the Owner and Founder of Streamline Cheer in Minnesota. We talk about the importance of stunt technique and safety, her journey with cheerleading, as well as how she began her Cheer Consulting Company. 

Theresa (TJ) Beneke - Coach TJ is a self-taught Cheerleader, she began learning about the sport at seventeen years old. She cheered for three years at UW-Milwaukee, including their inaugural season at NCA nationals. She made captain in her third year. TJ coached an L1 All-star team last year. She is now the Head Coach of L1, L2, and L3 teams this year. TJ Founded Streamline Cheer in March 2021 and went full-time in training and developing cheerleaders in January 2022.

Like what you hear? Give her a follow!

Instagram: @streamlinecheer

Facebook: @streamlinecheerFBpage

Website: https://streamlinecheer.com

This Episode is Sponsored by:

The Cheer Coach Planner - Your Season, Your Plan

https://cheercoachplanner.com/

HEAD OVER TO THE CHEER CLOSET!

Share your thoughts, tips, and suggestions on this topic, and offer episode ideas for the next TAKE 5!

https://www.reddit.com/r/TheCheerCloset/

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Feb 02, 202340:41
Episode 52 - TAKE 5: Handling Team Drama

Episode 52 - TAKE 5: Handling Team Drama

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I answer the following question:

"How do you handle drama on your team?"

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Jan 26, 202309:18
Episode 51 - Connecting with Coach Kenye Davenport

Episode 51 - Connecting with Coach Kenye Davenport

In this episode, I interview Coach Kenye Davenport who is the Head Cheerleading Coach at Westlake High School in Utah. Kenye had reached out to me because of the connection we share. She used to cheer and coach at Hillcrest High School in Idaho, where I currently coach. In this episode, we talk about the differences in the sport in each state, as well as how cheerleading has evolved, and Kenye's experience in balancing her family life with coaching. 

Kenye Davenport -  Kenye cheered for 8 years and has been coaching for 10 years total. Kenye began as an assitant coach after graduation at Hillcrest High School alongside her high school head coach from 2008-2017 on and off. She moved to Utah for her husband's job and immediately found another assistant position at Skyridge High School. Kenye took two years off to start her family. She decided to go back to coaching in 2021 and became the head coach for Westlake High School.

Like what you hear? Give her a follow!

Instagram: @westlakehighcheer

This Episode is Sponsored by:

The Cheer Coach Planner - Your Season, Your Plan

https://cheercoachplanner.com/

HEAD OVER TO THE CHEER CLOSET!

Share your thoughts, tips, and suggestions on this topic and offer episode ideas for the next TAKE 5!

https://the-cheer-closet.tribeplatform.com/ 

How Can you Support this Podcast?

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Jan 19, 202336:32
Episode 50 - TAKE 5: Fundraising Ideas

Episode 50 - TAKE 5: Fundraising Ideas

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I answer the following question:

"What are some of your favorite or most successful fundraisers?"

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HEAD OVER TO THE CHEER CLOSET!

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https://the-cheer-closet.tribeplatform.com/ 

How Can you Support this Podcast?

ASK ME ANYTHING!

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If you’re wondering how you can support me and my podcast, you can start by:

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Checking out my website and other social media platforms!

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Jan 12, 202309:07
Episode 49 - Getting Ready for Competition Season

Episode 49 - Getting Ready for Competition Season

In this episode, I talk about different ways in which I've tried to prepare my team for competition season. I describe tools and tricks that have helped my athletes and some that I've learned from other coaches as well. 

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HEAD OVER TO THE CHEER CLOSET!

Share your thoughts, tips, and suggestions on this topic and offer episode ideas for the next TAKE 5!

https://the-cheer-closet.tribeplatform.com/ 

How Can you Support this Podcast?

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Newsletter - https://forms.gle/wbqJ5ai7jH9QsPoh7

Checking out my website and other social media platforms!

Website - Marley Sievers https://marleysievers.com/

Facebook - The Life of a Cheerleading Coach https://www.facebook.com/The-Life-of-a-Cheerleading-Coach-105328091295727

Instagram - @thelifeofacheerleadingcoach https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofacheerleadingcoach/

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Jan 05, 202317:11
Episode 48 - TAKE 5: Working with your Dance Team

Episode 48 - TAKE 5: Working with your Dance Team

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I answer the following question:

"I am going to be a head coach next year and this year at my school we added a Pom team. We’re struggling with it I feel like. They do all the material we do and do all of the cheers. There is no difference. No kickline, no “Pom” dances. No nothing.

The coach has come off like we need to do everything together and In my new role I want to be able to set a boundary. What are normal pom/cheer games like? I can’t even remember when I was in high school.

Are we suppose to be next to each other at all times? Should it be okay for my girls to do something different then pom does?"

HEAD OVER TO THE CHEER CLOSET!

Share your thoughts, tips, and suggestions on this topic and offer episode ideas for the next TAKE 5!

https://the-cheer-closet.tribeplatform.com/ 

This Episode is Sponsored by:

The Cheer Coach Planner - Your Season, Your Plan

https://cheercoachplanner.com/

How Can you Support this Podcast?

ASK ME ANYTHING!

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If you’re wondering how you can support me and my podcast, you can start by:

SUBSCRIBING to it! Sign up for my newsletter to get notifications when new episodes are posted.

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Checking out my website and other social media platforms!

Website - Marley Sievers https://marleysievers.com/

Facebook - The Life of a Cheerleading Coach https://www.facebook.com/The-Life-of-a-Cheerleading-Coach-105328091295727

Instagram - @thelifeofacheerleadingcoach https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofacheerleadingcoach/

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Sep 22, 202206:36
Episode 47 - Coach Krista Williams and Cheerleading as a Sport

Episode 47 - Coach Krista Williams and Cheerleading as a Sport

In this episode, I interview Coach Krista Williams who is the Head Cheerleading Coach at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. We discuss the difference between professional cheerleading and collegiate cheerleading, what it takes for cheer to be recognized as a sport, and steps Krista is taking as a coach to eliminate negative stereotypes with cheer.

Krista Williams -  Coach Krista has three years of coaching experience, five years of experience as a collegiate cheerleader. She is also the Nebraska Shrine Bowl Head Cheerleading Coach,  a cheerleading competition judge, and a choreographer.

Like what you hear? Give her a follow!

Fiverr: @kristawillyums

Instagram: @kristawillyums @unkcheer

Email: williamskr2@unk.edu

This Episode is Sponsored by:

The Cheer Coach Planner - Your Season, Your Plan

https://cheercoachplanner.com/

HEAD OVER TO THE CHEER CLOSET!

Share your thoughts, tips, and suggestions on this topic and offer episode ideas for the next TAKE 5!

https://the-cheer-closet.tribeplatform.com/ 

How Can you Support this Podcast?

ASK ME ANYTHING!

I'll respond to your voice message in the next episode!

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If you’re wondering how you can support me and my podcast, you can start by:

SUBSCRIBING to it! Sign up for my newsletter to get notifications when new episodes are posted.

Newsletter - https://forms.gle/wbqJ5ai7jH9QsPoh7

Checking out my website and other social media platforms!

Website - Marley Sievers https://marleysievers.com/

Facebook - The Life of a Cheerleading Coach https://www.facebook.com/The-Life-of-a-Cheerleading-Coach-105328091295727

Instagram - @thelifeofacheerleadingcoach https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofacheerleadingcoach/

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Sep 15, 202225:18
Episode 46 - TAKE 5: Homecoming Traditions

Episode 46 - TAKE 5: Homecoming Traditions

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I answer the following question:

"What kinds of Homecoming Traditions do you have?"

HEAD OVER TO THE CHEER CLOSET!

Share your thoughts, tips, and suggestions on this topic and offer episode ideas for the next TAKE 5!

https://the-cheer-closet.tribeplatform.com/ 

This Episode is Sponsored by:

The Cheer Coach Planner - Your Season, Your Plan

https://cheercoachplanner.com/

How Can you Support this Podcast?

ASK ME ANYTHING!

I'll respond to your voice message in the next episode!

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If you’re wondering how you can support me and my podcast, you can start by:

SUBSCRIBING to it! Sign up for my newsletter to get notifications when new episodes are posted.

Newsletter - https://forms.gle/wbqJ5ai7jH9QsPoh7

Checking out my website and other social media platforms!

Website - Marley Sievers https://marleysievers.com/

Facebook - The Life of a Cheerleading Coach https://www.facebook.com/The-Life-of-a-Cheerleading-Coach-105328091295727

Instagram - @thelifeofacheerleadingcoach https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofacheerleadingcoach/

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Sep 08, 202205:56
Episode 45 - Coach Killian Thomson and What Coaches Do Outside of Practice

Episode 45 - Coach Killian Thomson and What Coaches Do Outside of Practice

In this episode, I interview Coach Killian Thomson who is my assistant Coach. We talk about various things that Coaches do for their programs outside of practice time in the gym. Personal Development, Coordinating, Choreography are just a few topics we touch on in this conversation.

Killian Thomson -  Coach Killian started competitive cheer when she was 6 and continued it until she was 19. She also did 3 years of high school cheer and then joined an open team after high school. She coached competitive cheer for 2 years right out of high school as well!

Like what you hear? Give her a follow!

Facebook: @killerbeauty

Instagram: @hillcrestknightscheer

TikTok: @hillcrestknightscheer

This Episode is Sponsored by:

The Cheer Coach Planner - Your Season, Your Plan

https://cheercoachplanner.com/

HEAD OVER TO THE CHEER CLOSET!

Share your thoughts, tips, and suggestions on this topic and offer episode ideas for the next TAKE 5!

https://the-cheer-closet.tribeplatform.com/ 

How Can you Support this Podcast?

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If you’re wondering how you can support me and my podcast, you can start by:

SUBSCRIBING to it! Sign up for my newsletter to get notifications when new episodes are posted.

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Checking out my website and other social media platforms!

Website - Marley Sievers https://marleysievers.com/

Facebook - The Life of a Cheerleading Coach https://www.facebook.com/The-Life-of-a-Cheerleading-Coach-105328091295727

Instagram - @thelifeofacheerleadingcoach https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofacheerleadingcoach/

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Sep 01, 202226:29
Episode 44 - TAKE 5: Monitoring Social Media Accounts

Episode 44 - TAKE 5: Monitoring Social Media Accounts

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I answer the following question:

"Tik Tok, I personally do not have one and don’t have the time for one either. How do you monitor what your teams post or do you?"

HEAD OVER TO THE CHEER CLOSET!

Share your thoughts, tips, and suggestions on this topic and offer episode ideas for the next TAKE 5!

https://the-cheer-closet.tribeplatform.com/ 

This Episode is Sponsored by:

The Cheer Coach Planner - Your Season, Your Plan

https://cheercoachplanner.com/

How Can you Support this Podcast?

ASK ME ANYTHING!

I'll respond to your voice message in the next episode!

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If you’re wondering how you can support me and my podcast, you can start by:

SUBSCRIBING to it! Sign up for my newsletter to get notifications when new episodes are posted.

Newsletter - https://forms.gle/wbqJ5ai7jH9QsPoh7

Checking out my website and other social media platforms!

Website - Marley Sievers https://marleysievers.com/

Facebook - The Life of a Cheerleading Coach https://www.facebook.com/The-Life-of-a-Cheerleading-Coach-105328091295727

Instagram - @thelifeofacheerleadingcoach https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofacheerleadingcoach/

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Aug 25, 202207:06
Episode 43 - The Power of a Positive Team

Episode 43 - The Power of a Positive Team

In this episode, I discuss the takeaways I got from having my team read Jon Gordon's book, The Power of a Positive Team. After starting our season off with some adversity, I reached out to one of my favorite authors, Jon Gordon, and asked him if he had any wisdom I could share with my team to help us overcome this challenge. He recommended reading this book with our team. Over the last month, we have read and presented each chapter; here, I share points from each chapter that resonated with me.

Check out the book and share it with your team!

https://jongordon.com/books/positiveteam/

HEAD OVER TO THE CHEER CLOSET!

Share your thoughts, tips, and suggestions on this topic and offer episode ideas for the next TAKE 5!

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How Can you Support this Podcast?

ASK ME ANYTHING!

I'll respond to your voice message in the next episode!

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If you’re wondering how you can support me and my podcast, you can start by:

SUBSCRIBING to it! Sign up for my newsletter to get notifications when new episodes are posted.

Newsletter - https://forms.gle/wbqJ5ai7jH9QsPoh7

Checking out my website and other social media platforms!

Website - Marley Sievers https://marleysievers.com/

Facebook - The Life of a Cheerleading Coach https://www.facebook.com/The-Life-of-a-Cheerleading-Coach-105328091295727

Instagram - @thelifeofacheerleadingcoach https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofacheerleadingcoach/

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Aug 18, 202225:47
Episode 42 - TAKE 5: Getting Game Day Ready

Episode 42 - TAKE 5: Getting Game Day Ready

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I answer the following question:

"What do you do to get your team Game Day ready?"

HEAD OVER TO THE CHEER CLOSET! 

Share your thoughts, tips, and suggestions on this topic and offer episode ideas for the next TAKE 5!

https://the-cheer-closet.tribeplatform.com/ 

This Episode is Sponsored by:

The Cheer Coach Planner - Your Season, Your Plan

https://cheercoachplanner.com/

How Can you Support this Podcast?

ASK ME ANYTHING!

I'll respond to your voice message in the next episode!

https://anchor.fm/marley-sievers/message

If you’re wondering how you can support me and my podcast, you can start by:

SUBSCRIBING to it! Sign up for my newsletter to get notifications when new episodes are posted.

Newsletter - https://forms.gle/wbqJ5ai7jH9QsPoh7

Checking out my website and other social media platforms!

Website - Marley Sievers https://marleysievers.com/

Facebook - The Life of a Cheerleading Coach https://www.facebook.com/The-Life-of-a-Cheerleading-Coach-105328091295727

Instagram - @thelifeofacheerleadingcoach https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofacheerleadingcoach/

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Aug 11, 202207:09
Episode 41 - Coach Christina Wilson on Building a Champion Program

Episode 41 - Coach Christina Wilson on Building a Champion Program

In this episode, I interview Coach Christina Wilson who is a 4 time State Champion Coach. We discuss various ways in which she trains her program to be successful.

Christina Wilson - Christina Wilson is the current Head Cheerleading Coach at Brighton Area Schools (Michigan) where she is also a 6th grade teacher. She has been coaching cheerleading for 21 years with experience at the Middle School and Varsity level. In the past 10 years with the Brighton program the team has won 6 KLAA West Division Championships, 2 Conference Championships, and 3 Association Championships. In 2021 Brighton Cheer won the Division 1 Region 1 Championship. Brighton has qualified for the Division 1 State finals in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Additionally, Brighton has won 8 District Championships and qualified for Regionals all 10 seasons. In 2019 BHS finished 4th at the state finals which is the highest finish for Brighton in 20 years. Prior to coaching at Brighton, Christina was the coach at Gibraltar Carlson. While at Carlson her teams qualified for State Finals in all 6 seasons, winning 4 State Championships and 1 State Runner-Up

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Aug 04, 202229:44
Episode 40 - TAKE 5: Creating a Safe Program

Episode 40 - TAKE 5: Creating a Safe Program

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I answer the following question:

"How do you keep your program safe and what steps do you take in order to prevent injury?"

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Jul 28, 202206:27
Episode 39 - NCA Staff and My Summer Travels

Episode 39 - NCA Staff and My Summer Travels

In this episode, I share some of my experiences with NCA Staff as well as how I've spent this summer. 

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Jul 22, 202216:10
Episode 38 - TAKE 5: Boosting School Spirit

Episode 38 - TAKE 5: Boosting School Spirit

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I answer the following question:

"What do you do to help boost school spirit?"

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Jul 14, 202206:50
Episode 37 - Coach Kathy Murray and The Munich Cowboys Cheerleaders

Episode 37 - Coach Kathy Murray and The Munich Cowboys Cheerleaders

In this episode, I interview Coach Kathy Murray, who is a collegiate champion from Ohio State University, as well as the former coach and choreographer for The Munich Cowboys Cheerleaders. There, her team won 6 National and 2 European Championships. Kathy has over 25 years of experience in cheerleading and over fifteen years of experience in coaching and choreography. She is also the Co-Author of the Audible original, The Munich Cowboys Cheerleaders.

Kathy Murray - Over 25 years cheering and over fifteen  years coach and choreographer. Began cheering at the age of twelve. Cheer captain in High school, choreographer for 1st place pom State championship.  First Place - National Collegiate Cheerleading Championship -  The Ohio State University. Honolulu. Coach and choreographer NBA player Bimbo Coles cheerleading camp - girls 8-16, Lewisburg, WV,  Munich Cowboys Cheerleaders - Coach & Choreographer. Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders (fan engagement - SUAC) - two seasons.

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Instagram: @tribaby1

Website: https://fit-bodies.net/ 

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Jul 07, 202226:50
Episode 36 - TAKE 5: Camp Traditions and Nightly Activities
Jun 30, 202206:16
Episode 35 - Coach Briaunna Antoine with Cheer Coach Planner

Episode 35 - Coach Briaunna Antoine with Cheer Coach Planner

In this episode, I interview Coach Briaunna Antoine who is going into her 4th year as a High School Cheerleading Coach in Richmond, VA. We talk about her challenges in coaching as well as how she began her business with the Cheer Coach Planner. 

Briaunna Antoine -  Briaunna is going into her 4th year as a High School Cheerleading Coach in Richmond, VA after ten years as a cheerleader and 4 years as a rec coach. She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology & Spanish and a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration. She is also the owner of The Cheer Coach Planner - a planner made specifically for Cheerleading Coaches. As a lover of all things planner related, she realized how amazing it would be if she had a planner that was specifically designed for cheerleading coaches. When she was unable to find one, she used her background in design, experience as a coach and her passion for organization to create a planner that she is extremely proud of. 

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Jun 24, 202223:53
Episode 34 - TAKE 5: Daily Practice Schedule

Episode 34 - TAKE 5: Daily Practice Schedule

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I answer the following question:

"What is your daily practice schedule?"

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Jun 16, 202206:48
Episode 33 - Mat Talk with Coach Gorman

Episode 33 - Mat Talk with Coach Gorman

In this episode, I interview Coach Jenise Gorman who is a veteran coach and the 2021-2022 American Division Winner for the Hillsborough County Cheer Coach of the Year. Gorman is also the host of Mat Talk where she talks all things high school cheer.

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Jun 09, 202226:30
Episode 32 - TAKE 5: Choosing a Mascot

Episode 32 - TAKE 5: Choosing a Mascot

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I respond to the following scenario:

"I am in need of some help. Those of you that use a mascot, how do you go about selecting and what are your rules/guidelines for them. I am 100% new to this and in much need for some help."

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Jun 02, 202206:17
Episode 31 - Leading with a Purpose Part 2

Episode 31 - Leading with a Purpose Part 2

In this episode, I air part 2 of my speech Leading with a Purpose. Watch the full video with accompanying power point here.

We all know what coaching is, but why do we do it? Join Marley Sievers, host of The Life of a Cheerleading Coach Podcast, as she discusses the importance of leading your organization with your purpose and how to create a culture that fully embodies it.

Marley lives to develop her athletes into leaders. While being a passionate advocate for the sport of cheerleading and a lifelong learner, she has devoted several years to coaching High School Varsity programs. She is also a choreographer, judge, and head instructor with the National Cheerleaders Association where she’s served for seven years. Marley is in the third season of her successful podcast The Life of a Cheerleading Coach where she interviews experienced guests in the cheerleading industry. Her podcast and unique perspective offer her audience some valuable insight on leadership, coaching, personal growth, and the power of a positive mindset.

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May 26, 202219:46
Episode 30 - TAKE 5: Multi-Sport Athletes
May 19, 202206:14
Episode 29 - Leading with a Purpose Part 1

Episode 29 - Leading with a Purpose Part 1

In this episode, I air part 1 of my speech Leading with a Purpose. Watch the full video with accompanying power point here

We all know what coaching is, but why do we do it? Join Marley Sievers, host of The Life of a Cheerleading Coach Podcast, as she discusses the importance of leading your organization with your purpose and how to create a culture that fully embodies it.

Marley lives to develop her athletes into leaders. While being a passionate advocate for the sport of cheerleading and a lifelong learner, she has devoted several years to coaching High School Varsity programs. She is also a choreographer, judge, and head instructor with the National Cheerleaders Association where she’s served for seven years. Marley is in the third season of her successful podcast The Life of a Cheerleading Coach where she interviews experienced guests in the cheerleading industry. Her podcast and unique perspective offer her audience some valuable insight on leadership, coaching, personal growth, and the power of a positive mindset.

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May 12, 202216:46
Episode 28 - TAKE 5: Responsibilities of the Coaching Staff

Episode 28 - TAKE 5: Responsibilities of the Coaching Staff

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I respond to the following scenario:

"How do you and your assistant coach divide responsibilities when there is no jv squad? I held the jv/assistant position in our program for 5 years before moving into the head coach position this past year. When I was the assistant, my head coach and I had a much more cohesive dynamic and shared vision for our program than my assistant and I seemed to have this year. (My assistant was a first year coach, and there was a lot of over and under-stepping.) Trying to make sure I can provide my assistant with a clear list of expectations and duties so that things go smoother next season."

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May 05, 202206:49
Episode 27 - Life Update!

Episode 27 - Life Update!

In this episode, I talk about all of the crazy, wonderful things that have happened in my life these past two months. It's called "The Life of a Cheerleading Coach," so I thought I'd share with you all what's been happening and all of the amazing opportunities that have presented themselves to me.

Come see me at the MCCA (Minnesota Cheerleading Coaches Association) Coaches Conference Saturday May 14th! There, I’ll be speaking about "Leading with a Purpose." Click the link below to read more about this topic and other topics offered at the conference! You can also register for the conference using this link!

https://www.mccacheer.com/conference

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Apr 28, 202213:30
Episode 26 - TAKE 5: Selecting your Captains

Episode 26 - TAKE 5: Selecting your Captains

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I respond to the following question:

"How do you select captains?"

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Apr 21, 202206:33
Episode 25 - Cheer Coach Claudia Ralph

Episode 25 - Cheer Coach Claudia Ralph

In this episode, I interview Cheer Coach Claudia Ralph who is a seasoned athlete as well as a high school and collegiate coach. We talk about her greatest achievements as a cheerleader and coach and she shares her "why."

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Claudia Ralph - 

Claudia was a cheerleader for 14 years before beginning her coaching career right out of college. After a season at the High School Varsity level, Claudia was hired to lead the Princeton University Cheerleading Team as Head Coach in 2021. Claudia cheered from Rec to high school and culminated her college cheerleading experience at Seton Hall University where she graduated with her undergraduate degree in Business Administration in 2020. Claudia received her MBA in Marketing from Seton Hall in 2021 and joined CHEERFIT as their Head Marketing Coach shortly after. Claudia also travels around the Tristate Area leading camps and clinics with Rah Rah Routines. She loves sharing her passion for the sport with athletes of all ages and levels!

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Apr 14, 202229:12
Episode 24 - TAKE 5: Building Confidence in Coaching Stunts

Episode 24 - TAKE 5: Building Confidence in Coaching Stunts

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I respond to the following scenario:

"I’m a fairly new HS assistant coach and this will be my first normal cheer season. The head coach has me run practice sometimes, so I’m wondering how I can be more confident in coaching my girls when they are stunting and I’m alone with them? I’m terrified someone is going to get injured on my watch. I cheered in high school and part of college, but the squad I coach is way more advanced than the squads I cheered on. I feel inadequate and insecure when it comes to stunting. Any tips or resources to gain confidence are most welcome!"

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Apr 07, 202206:03
Episode 23 - Passionate Leadership

Episode 23 - Passionate Leadership

In this episode, I talk about ways in which we, as coaches can lead our programs with passion. I share resources that you can watch to understand where passion comes from and to fully grasp the importance of passionate leadership.

Resources:

Where Passion Comes From | Simon Sinek

STOP searching for your passion and do this instead | Mel Robbins

The Passionate Leader | Mark Messier

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Mar 31, 202211:16
Episode 22 - TAKE 5: Tryout Options

Episode 22 - TAKE 5: Tryout Options

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I respond to the following scenario:

"I would love to get some opinions from other coaches. This is my first year as a Varsity head coach and will be my first time doing tryouts. Here are my options. What do you all do? We have a small school with multi sport athletes. TIA

Option 1: Hold a two day tryout clinic and an official tryout afterwards. Set a certain score and if you don't make that score you're not on the team, no exceptions even if you've cheered for years.

Option 2: Do not hold a tryout in April/May. Invite everyone who is interested in cheer to all spring/summer events and have a tryout in August allowing those candidates to build their skills over the summer.

Option 3: No tryouts at all, everyone can join"

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Mar 24, 202205:04
Episode 21 - Catching up with Coach P.
Mar 18, 202214:06
Episode 20 - TAKE 5: Coaching at your Old High School
Mar 10, 202205:05
Episode 19 - Tips for Avoiding Burnout

Episode 19 - Tips for Avoiding Burnout

In this episode, I talk about ways in which we, as coaches and athletes, can avoid burnout in our everyday lives, and in cheerleading. I share resources that you can use to begin practicing these strategies, and hopefully, avoid burnout.

RESOURCES:

How to Bounce Back from Burnout in 3 Simple Steps - Allan Ting

How to Avoid Burnout - Brendon Burchard

Five strategies to prevent athlete burnout.

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Mar 04, 202214:39
Episode 18 - TAKE 5: Academics and Attendance

Episode 18 - TAKE 5: Academics and Attendance

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I respond to the following scenario:

"Looking for some advice… my team’s practices last week went amazing and then all of a sudden… I get an email from one of my flyers that she is having a “family emergency” Thursday night at 9:30 pm. I was a bit skeptical, but the show must go on. I readjust my whole routine Friday before the game, but my captains came to me letting me know that they were confused about the girl’s absence as well.
Turns out today that she wasn’t having a family emergency (as per my captains) and her parents held her out of the game because she has “bad grades.” I’m kind of at a loss for what to do, but it seems like I can’t count on this kid, which is frustrating because she is one of my better flyers. I know school comes first, and I’d be happy to help her out if needed, but this has messed up the entire routine and stressed everyone else out. What would you do if you were me?"

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Feb 24, 202205:22
Episode 17 - The Habits of Resilient People

Episode 17 - The Habits of Resilient People

In this episode, I talk about the three secrets that resilient people have and a few key habits of resilient people. I share resources that you can use to develop these habits and talk about my own experiences in having resilience.

RESOURCES:

The three secrets of resilient people - Lucy Hone

10 Habits of Highly Resilient People - Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D.

RESILIENCE MINDSET - Powerful Motivational Speech (Featuring Marcus A. Taylor) - Motiversity

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Feb 17, 202211:24
Episode 16 - TAKE 5: Choreography Tips and Adding Game Day Elements

Episode 16 - TAKE 5: Choreography Tips and Adding Game Day Elements

Let's TAKE 5! In this episode, I respond to the following scenario:

"I am in desperate need of some help!! This is my first year coaching. I don’t have much cheer/dance experience AT ALL. my squad is medium-ish (12 girls)…but all are beginners. These girls are incredible and I just adore them. We are only doing sideline this year because we lack the experience. They get better and better each day! Here’s my problem. I don’t know the first thing about choreography!! I’ve watched hours of videos and I don’t really want to copy some else’s work…..is that even allowed??? The girls want to do a halftime routine for basketball homecoming. Our school song (although not a super big deal at our school) is the notre dame fight song. I’d like to put together a game day routine for my girls to do along with that song and make it more of a big deal at our school. What do I do??? Where do I start???? I’m so overwhelmed just thinking about motions, counts, steps…….PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!"

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Feb 10, 202204:55
Episode 15 - Giving and Receiving Constructive Criticism

Episode 15 - Giving and Receiving Constructive Criticism

In this episode, I discuss my own experiences with giving and receiving constructive criticism, I delve into my own expectations as a coach, and share resources I've discovered on how best to give and receive feedback.

RESOURCES:

How to get better at receiving feedback - David Burkus PhD

The secret to giving great feedback - LeeAnn Renninger

How to love criticism - WorkLife with Adam Grant

Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset - John Spencer

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Feb 03, 202220:55
Episode 14 - Collegiate Cheerleading

Episode 14 - Collegiate Cheerleading

In this episode, I interview my friends, Ramiro Rivera, Brayden Kammers, and Lyssa Haynie, who are experienced in NCA staff, collegiate cheerleading, and coaching. We talk about our experiences as athletes, life, our struggles, college cheer, and coaching. 

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Ramiro - 

My name is Ramiro Rivera. I will be going into my 12th year in the Cheerleading word. I’m currently the head coach at the University of Northern Colorado. I was the the former assistant coach and I cheered there for four years. I’m also currently cheering at Steele Athletics on their IOCNT Coed Lvl 6 team. I have coached from the high school to the Allstar and judged different state competitions. I will be going onto my 7th year with NCA staff. 

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Brayden - 

My name is Brayden Kammers. I am on my 9th year of cheer! I have done 2 Years of middle school cheer, 2 years at Express Allstars, 3 years at Coal Ridge High school where I became a 2x state champion and I currently cheer at Western Colorado University. I have coached youth and junior Allstar teams. I have choreographed for high school teams for 2 years and have coached Gunnison High school for 2 years. I am also on NCA Staff!

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Lyssa - 

My name is Lyssa Haynie. I have been doing cheer for 15 years now. I am currently on my 4th year of NCA staff and I am also the assistant coach for the University of Northern Colorado. I achieved this after cheering there for 4 years. I love learning all about the coaching side of the cheer world. Even with all of this, I still couldn’t let go of the feeling of being on a team, so I am also currently on the Steele athletics IOCNT coed level 6 team!

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Jan 27, 202239:03
Episode 13 - Advice from a Cheer Mom

Episode 13 - Advice from a Cheer Mom

In this episode, I interview my mom as my first guest on the podcast. We discuss the importance of delegating responsibility, stepping back as a parent, and life in general. Whether or not you're new to coaching, or a seasoned professional, this episode is for you. About the Guest: Ericka is an experienced dancer and cheerleader. When she started working at a K-12, she decided to volunteer as the High School cheerleading coach, there she was the head coach for two years. She then went on to work at a K-8 where she took on the role of the Middle School coach and successfully built and maintained the cheer program for 13 years. Since then, she's been a wonderful support system as a cheer mom. 

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Nov 23, 202140:39
Episode 12 - Creating Strong Parent-Coach Relationships
Nov 08, 202114:49
Episode 11 - Building a Team Culture
Oct 25, 202117:28
Episode 10 - Q&A

Episode 10 - Q&A

I answer listener questions and share some insight on myself, so that you, as my audience, can better understand who it is you're listening to.

Check out other podcast episodes mentioned in this one:

Episode 2 - Cyberbullying; Storytime.

Episode 6 - Staying Motivated

390: 6 Steps to Alleviate Burnout with Sahara Rose

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Oct 11, 202115:44
Episode 9 - The Power of Positivity
Oct 04, 202115:09
Episode 8 - Self-Care
Jun 06, 202115:26
Episode 7 - Team Building
Oct 18, 202011:35