The Cheer Mom Podcast

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The Cheer Mom Podcast is a place that helps cheer moms (and dads!) understand cheer and navigate this crazy world, so we can support our athletes. Listen to experts within the industry on topics like strength and conditioning, keeping our athletes safe, and all things High School, College and All Star Cheer. Grab your cheer mom beverage of choice, and let's be friends!

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A Conversation with Varsity Founder, Jeff Webb

Sep 05 2024 47 mins

Jeff Webb, the visionary founder of UCA, Varsity, and the International Cheer Union, shares his journey from humble cheer beginnings to shaping the future of the sport. He discusses his passion for elevating cheerleading to new heights and his ongoing mission to secure its place in the Olympic Games.

Q&A: Must-Haves, Prep to Elite, and Governing Bodies

Aug 30 2024 45 mins

Kristen answers questions about must-haves for cheer athletes, whether or not USASF standards are optional, and the decision-making process of moving from prep to elite cheer.

What’s the best AirTrack/TumbleTrack/Mat to Use at Home? With Cory Froling

Aug 26 2024 38 mins

We’re addressing the question, “what’s the best tumble track for my cheerleader to use at home?”

Designing Championship Rings, with Santwon

Aug 22 2024 27 mins

Santwon, a renowned championship ring designer, explains the intricate and creative process of customizing the most prized possessions of championship cheer athletes.

Varsity's Justin Carrier Talks Scoring, Fair Judging, and the Summit

Aug 19 2024 48 mins

Vice President of Varsity All Star, Justin Carrier, addresses hard-hitting questions from cheer moms.

An In-Depth Conversation with Varsity Spirit Executive, Justin Carrier

Aug 15 2024 49 mins

Vice President of Varsity Spirit, Justin Carrier, talks about his influence on cheerleading through NCA and Varsity Spirit, and the future of cheer competitions.

Varsity Q&A: Answering Your FAQs

Aug 12 2024 41 mins

We're diving into some common questions and concerns about Varsity Spirit. Finalist pin shortages, missing champion jackets and medals at competitions, the inclusion of Disney tickets in event registration fees, and the stay-to-play policy: they're concerns of cheer parents everywhere, and I'm tackling the answers.

A Look at Varsity Brands from its Humble Beginnings to a Multi-Billion Dollar Enterprise

Aug 08 2024 58 mins

This is Part 2 in a podcast series about Varsity Brands and how it became the leading entity in all of cheerleading. If you missed Part 1, you can find it here: https://bleav.com/shows/the-cheer-mom-podcast/episodes/how-did-we-get-here-a-tale-of-two-men/

How Did We Get Here? A Tale of Two Men

Aug 05 2024 42 mins

There are an estimated 3.8 million cheer athletes in the U.S. alone. Varsity Spirit is the largest cheer company in the world, and has been alleged to have control of over 80% of the market. So how did we get here? How did Varsity become, well...”Varsity?”

When Will Cheerleading be in the Olympics?

Aug 01 2024 48 mins

Cheer has been officially recognized as an Olympic sport, so when will we see it in the ‘Games?