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Kristen sits down with Coach Lain Lee, a personal and mental performance coach who helps athletes master both their skills and mindset. From perfecting back handsprings to tackling the mental side of the sport, Lain shares powerful insights and a unique approach.

Together, they explore the concept of mental blocks: What are they really? Why do athletes face them? And how much of cheerleading is truly a mental game?

For athletes or parents dealing with fear, tumbling struggles, or other mental blocks, this episode offers a fresh perspective that could be the key to overcoming them.

Coach Lain’s resources and motivational content can be found on his website, CoachLain.com, and through his social media channels.

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You may think, “me too,” or, “that’s GENIUS” when you hear some Cheer Mom confessions from around the internet. We listen and we don’t judge!!!

In this episode, Kristen chats with Officer Dan Cotton about the art of keeping your kids safe at cheer events. We break down how to spot risks, manage online interactions, and stay one step ahead. Dan shares practical tips for parents (spoiler: yes, you do need to keep an eye on their DMs) and reminds us why open conversations and a little team effort can go a long way.

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Read Jeff Webb's letter in its entirety here

My September 5th podcast interview with Jeff Webb

Part One of my podcast series on Varsity Spirit and the history of Cheer

My explanation of the 2022 allegations made in All Star cheerleading

Link to the New York Times Magazine Article

Jeff Webb's 2004 essay on cheer as a sport

Partial transcript of Jeff Webb's 2010 testimony in Federal Court

Other sources cited:

https://clearinghouse-umich-production.s3.amazonaws.com/media/doc/74743.pdf

https://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/15/sports/ncaabasketball/15cheer.html

Connect with Dan on The Cheer Biz Podcast

Here are some highlights:

• The truth about AirTags

• Getting honest about kidnappings and trafficking

• Safe practices for navigating competitions

• Keeping cheer athletes secure in public and hotel settings

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Connect with Kirsten Jones:
https://www.kirstenjonesinc.com/podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9IHuebGsZY
https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Empowered-Athletes-Parenting-Resilient/dp/1637272812

Here are some highlights from this episode:

• Parents often project their dreams onto their children.
• Empower kids to advocate for themselves.
• Creating is as important as consuming.
• We only get 18 summers with our kids.
• Adversity in sports teaches valuable lessons.
• Check in with kids about their dreams regularly.
• Model self-care and self-respect for your children.
• Every child is different; tailor your approach. Help kids set the table but don't feed them.
• Involvement is key for kids to own their process.
• Athletics should be a passion, not just a job.
• Burnout is a significant issue in youth sports.
• Lifelong athleticism is more important than competition.
• Success in sports can be defined in many ways.
• Parents should focus on the joy of sports, not just outcomes.

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“Why would you spend that much money on cheer clothes they’ll never wear? What are you getting out of it? Why don’t these cheer moms realize that it’s a scam?”

These are questions being asked in the cheer mom community, specifically to moms who have chosen to enroll their daughters in the Rebel Ambassador program.

Kristen sat down with a couple of “Rebel Moms,” and they got very honest, never shying away from the tough questions.

In this conversation, Kristen talks with Cheer Moms Gina and Liz, both involved in the Rebel Ambassador Talent Community. They discuss their experiences as cheer moms, the functionality and appeal of Rebel gear, and the importance of community within the Rebel program. The conversation highlights the unique relationships formed through the program, the confidence it builds in young cheerleaders, and the marketing strategies behind Rebel's success. The moms share insights on how the program fosters friendships and support among cheerleaders from different backgrounds, emphasizing the value of community over competition.