Cheer Dads Unfiltered

Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 22: Varsity Spirit President Bill Seely on Pro Cheer, Olympics & Cheer’s Future

This week on Cheer Dads Unfiltered, we sit down with Bill Seely — President of Varsity Spirit — for one of the biggest and most meaningful conversations we’ve had yet. We talk about the future of cheerleading, the rise of the Pro Cheer League, Team USA, Olympic possibilities, Varsity Spirit, parenting through sports, athlete development, confidence, leadership, and why cheer continues to impact families across the world. But more than anything… this episode is about people The athletes The coaches The parents The memories and the experiences that make this sport so special This conversation felt less like an interview and more like three cheer dads sitting down with someone who genuinely loves the sport and wants to see it continue growing in the right direction. We also: 😂 Pitch a Daddy/Daughter stunt competition 🏆 Talk Pro Cheer League growth 🌎 Discuss Olympic dreams for cheer 💪 Break down why cheer builds incredible life skills 👨‍👧 Talk parenting, confidence & resilience through sports Huge thank you to Bill and the Varsity Spirit team for joining us and supporting Cheer Dads Unfiltered. Follow CDU on Instagram, & Youtube, and TikTok @CheerDadsUnfiltered

Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 21: Hannah Kirby on College Cheer Recruiting, NAIA, Scholarships & What Coaches REALLY Look For

What does it REALLY take to cheer in college? In Episode 21 of Cheer Dads Unfiltered, we sit down with Hannah Kirby — Head Cheer Coach at Taylor University — to unpack the world of collegiate cheer from the coach’s side of the mat. From recruiting and scholarships to All-Star vs school cheer, Hannah breaks down what college coaches are ACTUALLY looking for in athletes… and it’s not always what parents think. We get into: * The truth about college cheer recruiting * NAIA vs NCAA explained * What separates athletes at the next level * Why attitude matters more than talent * Social media mistakes athletes make * The role parents SHOULD (and shouldn’t) play * All-Star vs school cheer debate * Cheer culture, team dynamics & leadership * How Hannah built Taylor University’s program * Why cheer can open doors far beyond the sport Plus: Tom tries to enroll at Taylor University, Geoff relives his football days from “1901” and Hannah officially calls out hand-in-hands as overrated 😂 Whether you’re a cheer parent, athlete, coach, or just trying to understand the road to college cheer this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and real perspective. 🎧 Listen now and send this to a cheer parent who needs to hear it #CheerDadsUnfiltered #CollegeCheer #Cheerleading #AllStarCheer #TaylorUniversity #CheerParents #NAIA #NCAA #CheerPodcast #YouthSports

Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 20: Cody from Cheer Dad Life on $1,000 Weekends, Cheer Parent Mistakes & Raising Athletes

This week on Cheer Dads Unfiltered, we sit down with Cody from Cheer Dad Life — a 10+ year cheer dad veteran and author of The Cheer Dad’s Survival Guide: All Star Cheer Edition. We get REAL about: 💸 The famous “$1,000 cheer weekend” 📣 The biggest mistakes new cheer parents make 📈 Why parents rush progression too fast 🏆 Winning vs development 🧠 Raising confident athletes through cheer 👨‍👧 The emotional side of being a cheer parent This episode is packed with perspective, laughs, hard truths, and relatable moments every cheer family will understand. Whether you're brand new to all star cheer or years deep into the chaos… this one will hit home. 📘 Check out Cody’s book: “The Cheer Dad’s Survival Guide: All Star Cheer Edition” Follow Cody / Cheer Dad Life: Instagram: @cheerdadlife 🎙️ Cheer Dads Unfiltered Real dads. Real cheer conversations.

Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 19: Roger Schonder on All-Star Cheer, The Pro League and What Parents Get Completely Wrong

This one’s different. We sat down with Roger Schonder — co-founder of Stingrays, Team Manager for Atlanta Air (Pro Cheer League), and a 30+ year veteran of all-star cheer — to break down what’s REALLY happening behind the scenes. From tryouts… to Worlds… to the future of the sport. If you’re a cheer parent, this episode will change how you see everything. We cover: * The biggest misconceptions parents have about cheer * What actually determines team selection (it’s not what you think) * The reality of Worlds-level competition * How the Pro Cheer League is changing the game * Why development matters more than winning * What separates elite programs like Stingrays This is one of those episodes you send to every cheer parent you know. 🎧 Listen now and see cheer differently. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: @cheerdadsunfiltered Spotify: Cheer Dads Unfiltered YouTube: Subscribe for weekly episodes — This is Cheer Dads Unfiltered We’re here for every count

Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 18: Brooke on Choreography, Scoring Secrets, and What Actually Wins Routines

This week, we brought in someone who sees cheer from every angle… Coach. Judge. Gym owner. Choreographer. Brooke (Queen B Choreo) breaks down what really goes into building a routine and it’s way more than just dance. We went in as first-year cheer dads… and came out realizing we’ve been watching routines completely wrong. In this episode, we get into: 👉 What choreographers actually do (it’s not just dance) 👉 How routines are built to maximize the score sheet 👉 Why most parents misunderstand scoring 👉 The difference between difficulty vs execution (and what actually wins) 👉 How small details decide competitions 👉 What happens when coaches tweak routines after choreo 👉 Behind-the-scenes judging insights you’re not supposed to know Plus… 🔥 Hot takes on: – Clean vs difficult – Do coaches mess up routines? – What really matters more: stunts or dance? – The most overrated skills in cheer If you’re a cheer parent, athlete, or coach… This is one of those episodes that changes how you watch the sport. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify & YouTube 📲 Follow for more real conversations from the cheer world We’re here for every count