In this episode of the Cheer Mom Podcast, Kristen heads to Indianapolis for the very first Pro Cheer League match and gives a play-by-play that’s part recap, part cultural moment. From unexpected games and skill evaluations to the very real realization that cheer might be entering its “professional era,” the event unfolds in real time. Along the way, Kristen chats with athletes, parents, and the people shaping the future of the sport—including Commissioner John Newby and cheer icons Victor and Kristen Rosario—about what the PCL could mean for cheer as a whole. The verdict? The crowd is into it, the potential is big, and while there’s room to tweak a few things, the energy feels like the start of something worth paying attention to.

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More about the Pro Cheer League:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-things-the-cheer-industry-needs-to-know-about-the/id1510402862?i=1000714468738

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-pro-cheer-league-with-commissioner-john-newby/id1636965477?i=1000739617596

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In this episode, Kristen dives into what cheer families should realistically expect from gym owners—and what they shouldn’t. Drawing from personal experience and conversations within the cheer community, she unpacks the importance of clear communication, strong core values, and transparency in leadership. Kristen discusses why accountability, openness to feedback, and personalized coaching matter, while also acknowledging the real business challenges gym owners face.

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New year, same chaos — just slightly better systems.

In this episode, Kristen kicks off the year with honest reflections on the holidays, what actually helped (and what absolutely did not), and why cheer travel season deserves its own Olympic medal. She gets real about navigating perimenopause and ADHD while juggling packed schedules, packed suitcases, and packed calendars — and why “doing it all” is wildly overrated.

At its core, this episode is about simplifying where you can, letting go of the rest, and focusing your energy on what actually matters — especially in seasons that feel nonstop.

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