PODYSSEY Ep. 14 — Trust Your Coaches: The Key to Your Child’s Success

Hot Take Hotline 🔥 | Answering YOUR Questions (PODYSSEY Ep. 16)

In this episode of PODYSSEY, Madi and Ryley kick off a brand-new mini series: Hot Take Hotline 🔥📞 They’re answering real questions submitted by YOU—covering cheer, gym culture, coaching decisions, athlete mindsets, and the topics everyone’s thinking about but doesn’t always say out loud. No scripts. No filters. Just honest takes, experience-backed answers, and real conversations from inside the gym. Got a question you want answered on a future episode? Drop it in the comments or send it in on Instagram. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes 👉 Comment your hot take or question below 👉 Share this with a teammate who needs to hear it

PODYSSEY Ep. 15 | “Protect the Program” & Building Culture

Madi and Ryley explain their motto “Protect the Program” and why making decisions for the good of the program is the key to building strong culture, accountability, and long-term success at the gym.

PODYSSEY Ep. 14 — Trust Your Coaches: The Key to Your Child’s Success

In Episode 14 of PODYSSEY, Madi and Ryley dive into one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of an athlete’s journey: trusting your coaches. They break down what “letting coaches coach” really looks like, why stepping back can actually help your child grow faster, and how consistent support from parents creates the best environment for athletes to thrive. From technique development to building confidence, leadership, and resilience, Madi and Ryley share real experiences from inside Odyssey Athletics and explain how a trustworthy coach-parent-athlete dynamic changes everything.✨ In this episode: * Why trust is the foundation of great coachingHow coach/parent roles should actually work. * What happens when athletes feel supported from all sides. * The long-term impact of letting coaches do what they do best. * If you’re a cheer parent, new athlete, or anyone who wants to understand what makes a successful training environment—this episode is for you.📌 Watch, share, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insight into the world of competitive cheer.

The Truth About the Limited Division at Worlds - PODYSSEY Ep. 13

In this week’s episode, Madi and Ryley dive headfirst into one of the most talked-about topics currently in the cheer world — the controversial Limited Division at Worlds. From firsthand experience to pulling facts from official sources, they break down what’s really going on, why it matters, and how it could change the sport’s future. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or fan, this conversation will make you rethink what “world-class” competition really means.

Building a Business With Your Spouse | PODYSSEY Ep. 12

What’s it really like working with your spouse every single day? In this episode of PODYSSEY, Madi and Ryley get honest about the highs, the challenges, and the teamwork it takes to run Odyssey Athletics together.From dividing responsibilities to supporting each other through the chaos of gym life, they share how their relationship has grown stronger through the grind — and why they wouldn’t change it for anything.🎧 Whether you’re married, business partners, or both, this episode will hit home.#PODYSSEY #OdysseyAthletics #CouplesInBusiness #CheerLife #MarriedEntrepreneurs