From Cheerleader to Judge and Entrepreneur: Judge Mimi’s Journey | After The Routine Podcast Ep. 02

Oh, Canada - Kaitlyn Harvey’s Journey from Gymnastics to Team Canada Veteran: Ep. 07

In this episode of After The Routine, Kaitlyn Harvey shares her incredible journey from gymnastics to becoming an 11-year Team Canada cheerleading veteran. Kaitlyn opens up about her transition from gymnast to elite cheerleader, what it was like to represent Canada on the world stage, and how the sport of cheerleading has evolved across the country. She also shares insight into Team Canada training camps, athlete development, Level 7 skills, and what it takes to support athletes at the highest level. This conversation explores more than just competition. Kaitlyn reflects on resilience, community, identity after sport, and the opportunities cheerleading can create long after an athlete leaves the floor. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, or cheerleading professional, this episode offers a powerful look at the future of cheer in Canada and the career paths that can grow from sport. In this episode, we talk about: * Kaitlyn Harvey’s journey from gymnastics to cheerleading * Becoming an 11-year Team Canada veteran * The evolution of cheerleading in Canada * Level 7 skills and elite athlete development * Team Canada training camps * Community, leadership, and opportunity in cheerleading * Transition, retirement, and athlete identity after sport About After The Routine After The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor. New episodes release every two weeks. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders in cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, and the business of sport.

Beyond The Riser - Gabby Mauro's Journey: After The Routine Ep. 06

Have you walked past the judges riser and wondered how they became a judge or why there are so many of them? In this episode of After The Routine, Gabby Mauro, a seasoned cheerleading judge and coach, shares her journey from competitive figure skating to becoming a leading scorer and judge in cheerleading. She discusses the intricacies of scoring, the importance of understanding the judging process, and how her social media and podcast efforts aim to demystify cheerleading judging for coaches, athletes, and parents. Key topics include: * Gabby's journey from figure skating to cheerleading * The scoring categories and judging process in cheerleading * Common misconceptions about cheerleading judging * The importance of education and collaboration in cheerleading * Gabby's new podcast and social media efforts to educate ABOUT AFTER THE ROUTINE After The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor. New episodes release every two weeks. #Cheerleading [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cheerleading] #YouthSports [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/youthsports] #TumblingCoach [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tumblingcoach] #CheerCoach [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cheercoach] #SportsCareers [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sportscareers] #CheerleadingPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cheerleadingpodcast] #YouthSportsCareers [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/youthsportscareers] #YouthSportsMarketing #CheerJudges #BeyondTheRiser #CheerPodcast #CheerleadingRules #CheerleadingOpportunities #CheerleadingEducation [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/youthsportsmarketing]

The Story Behind The Voice - Nadia Belzy's Journey: After The Routine Ep. 05

Ever wondered how the emcee and voice of the competition started their career? In this episode of After The Routine, Nadia Belzy shares her journey from cheerleading athlete to international emcee, highlighting the importance of energy, passion, and diversity in the sport. Discover her tips for success, behind-the-scenes insights from cheerleading competitions, and her impactful Black History Month project that promotes inclusion. Key topics include: - Nadia's journey from athlete to MC - Tips for aspiring MCs and hosts - Behind-the-scenes of cheerleading competitions - The importance of diversity and inclusion of sports - Her Black History Month project promoting representation ABOUT AFTER THE ROUTINE After The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor. New episodes release every two weeks.

From Graphic Designer to Mental Performance Coach: Coach Lain's Journey | After The Routine Ep. 04

What does it take to turn your passion for tumbling into a successful career? In this episode of After The Routine, we sit down with Coach Lain as he shares his journey from graphic design to becoming a mental performance coach specializing in tumbling. He discusses the importance of understanding fear as a survival signal, the power of micro-dosing discomfort, and practical strategies for coaches, athletes, and parents to improve communication and performance. Key topics include: - Understanding fear as a survival signal - The importance of micro-dosing discomfort - Effective communication strategies for coaches and athletes ABOUT AFTER THE ROUTINE After The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor. New episodes release every two weeks. #Cheerleading #YouthSports #TumblingCoach #CheerCoach #SportsCareers #CheerleadingPodcast #YouthSportsCareers #YouthSportsMarketing #CoachLain #Coaching #MentalPerformanceCoach #MentalPerformance

Swimming With The Sharks on Social Media: Sara Walsh's Journey | After The Routine Podcast Ep. 03

What does it take to turn a passion for marketing into a powerful career? In this episode of After The Routine, we sit down with Sara Walsh to explore her journey from athlete to marketing professional, owner of SW Marketing and Creative Designs, and Marketing Manager for Cheer Sport Sharks. She shares her lessons and stresses the importance of passion, relationship-building, and continuous learning in the cheer industry. ABOUT AFTER THE ROUTINE After The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor. New episodes release every two weeks. #Cheerleading [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cheerleading] #YouthSports [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/youthsports] #WomenInSports [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womeninsports] #CheerCoach [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cheercoach] #SportsCareers [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sportscareers] #CheerleadingPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cheerleadingpodcast] #YouthSportsCareers #YouthSportsMarketing #CheerSportSharks #SWMarketing #SaraWalsh #ContentCreation #MarketingTips [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/youthsportscareers]