<![CDATA[The Cheerleading Junkie]]>c84ea658-94bc-5641-bc9e-3f495738b952Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:01:04 +0000Captivate.fmJill Markleyhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/628aa1cd-d850-491a-b603-c70dd5b6d9ad/meesId_03yyAx6CiMLYjz4hN.jpgThe Cheerleading JunkieJill MarkleyJill MarkleyThe podcast for anyone who loves cheerleading! Jill Markley is a cheer addict, coach, and gym owner. Each week she interviews an expert who shares insight on a cheer topic - anything from tumbling instruction to fundraising to choreography etc.https://the-cheerleading-junkie.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastEp 35 Choosing the Right GymEp 35 Choosing the Right GymOn today's episode, Jill is joined by guests Lisa Rodriquenz and Jenn Spear to discuss things to consider when choosing an all star gym for the new season!

]]>On today's episode, Jill is joined by guests Lisa Rodriquenz and Jenn Spear to discuss things to consider when choosing an all star gym for the new season!

]]>fc0560df-ec94-4442-be31-5b67061158deMon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -050025:25falsefull235352Routine UpgradesRoutine UpgradesJill talks about the value of routine upgrade sessions.

]]>Jill talks about the value of routine upgrade sessions.

]]>dc8ec3ba-a30d-4f33-8802-53322a2c3956Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -050013:34falsefull234342Emergency Action PlanEmergency Action PlanJill talks about the need to have staff trained and ready in the event of injuries at the gym.

]]>Jill talks about the need to have staff trained and ready in the event of injuries at the gym.

]]>3cb4a64f-6a14-401e-b3e1-276e1b29aae5Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -050024:21falsefull233332Choreography SeasonChoreography SeasonJill talks all things choreography. She gives her take on choreographing routines for other organizations, working with choreographers on her own teams' routines, gives advice on working choreographers, and advice on how to prepare the athletes for choreography.

]]>Jill talks all things choreography. She gives her take on choreographing routines for other organizations, working with choreographers on her own teams' routines, gives advice on working choreographers, and advice on how to prepare the athletes for choreography.

]]>ca002d6a-912b-4e19-a91c-ab2de0afa17eWed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -050022:25falsefull232322Score Tour TrainingScore Tour TrainingJill discusses what she learned at Score Tour, put on by Deep South Spirit:

How scoring is done

Tips on how to grow a Cheer Gym

]]>Jill discusses what she learned at Score Tour, put on by Deep South Spirit:

How scoring is done

Tips on how to grow a Cheer Gym

]]>6d7758a5-466d-4192-bd6a-57d9d15a0c73Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -050014:10falsefull231312Adult Cheerleading and Why It's Awesome!Adult Cheerleading and Why It's Awesome!Jill talks about her experiences being an adult cheerleader and coaching adult cheerleaders.

]]>Jill talks about her experiences being an adult cheerleader and coaching adult cheerleaders.

]]>13eb5184-d56f-4d5c-92da-4cf3b6bfadbbTue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -050024:49falsefull230302NCA Big AnnouncementNCA Big AnnouncementNCA announced that College Nationals will remain at Daytona until 2030. Jill talks about why she loves the Nationals at Daytona.

]]>NCA announced that College Nationals will remain at Daytona until 2030. Jill talks about why she loves the Nationals at Daytona.

]]>9bbc3fbf-de76-4a7b-bc79-ca09afdaa0b3Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -050016:46falsefull229292Training with Brandon AllstarsTraining with Brandon AllstarsSAS coaches went to Brandon Allstars for a weekend training program. Jill talks about the experience, the benefits of the training, and the takeaways.

]]>SAS coaches went to Brandon Allstars for a weekend training program. Jill talks about the experience, the benefits of the training, and the takeaways.

]]>999c22d0-dcda-4c8d-a7a7-77996f86ef28Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -050022:40falsefull228282Should Parents Watch PracticesShould Parents Watch PracticesJill talks about whether parents should watch cheer practice, and about whether coaches/gym owners should allow it.

]]>Jill talks about whether parents should watch cheer practice, and about whether coaches/gym owners should allow it.

]]>6a7971c4-3947-4720-b5b6-7dee970c6e75Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -050021:40falsefull227272Evals from the Gym Owner PerspectiveEvals from the Gym Owner PerspectiveJill talks about how to balance priorities when doing evaluations and placing athletes on teams.

]]>Jill talks about how to balance priorities when doing evaluations and placing athletes on teams.

]]>d042a6fe-5ec4-47b9-a3de-32853178fb3dMon, 02 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -050021:05falsefull226262OCS vs United Scoring SystemsOCS vs United Scoring SystemsSupernatural All Stars switched from the United scoring system to the Open Championship Series(OCS) three years ago. Jill discusses the reasons why she switched and why OCS is better for her gym.

]]>Supernatural All Stars switched from the United scoring system to the Open Championship Series(OCS) three years ago. Jill discusses the reasons why she switched and why OCS is better for her gym.

]]>d67d6afa-cf30-4632-9506-40a3f7ee3220Mon, 26 May 2025 04:00:00 -050019:40falsefull225252The Let Them TheoryThe Let Them TheoryJill talks about the Let Them Theory and how it can be applied by gym owners, athletes and parents. This is a great tool to help people accept anything outside of their control and to move forward in a positive, constructive way.

Link to the Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins:

https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/

]]>Jill talks about the Let Them Theory and how it can be applied by gym owners, athletes and parents. This is a great tool to help people accept anything outside of their control and to move forward in a positive, constructive way.

Link to the Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins:

https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/

]]>bda01f02-9ed0-4caf-b92b-d3101a78851aMon, 19 May 2025 04:00:00 -050019:01falsefull224242Inside All-Star Open HousesInside All-Star Open HousesJill discusses Open Houses: Why should a gym run an open house? Why should prospective cheerleaders go to one? What are the benefits from everyone's perspective.

]]>Jill discusses Open Houses: Why should a gym run an open house? Why should prospective cheerleaders go to one? What are the benefits from everyone's perspective.

]]>e2276625-8dec-4d9b-a023-eaf54a87e919Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 -050018:17falsefull223232Evals - Preparation & Placement & CrossoversEvals - Preparation & Placement & CrossoversJill talks about how athletes should decide on being Prep vs Elite, and how to prepare for evaluations.

]]>Jill talks about how athletes should decide on being Prep vs Elite, and how to prepare for evaluations.

]]>46c55abc-6b1c-45a4-aed6-91400a7bb601Mon, 05 May 2025 04:00:00 -050029:28falsefull222222Scholarships, Team PlacementsScholarships, Team PlacementsJill talks about her process for awarding scholarships, and then goes on to discuss how she decides on team placements.

]]>Jill talks about her process for awarding scholarships, and then goes on to discuss how she decides on team placements.

]]>affefd07-e192-41d6-9e68-bfa71d795fa6Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -050024:09falsefull221212Team Naming Themes, Athlete EvalsTeam Naming Themes, Athlete EvalsJill discusses themes for naming teams. Her gym chooses a different theme each season rather than having team names carry over season after season. Why does she do this? Listen to find out.

Jill also talks about why she believes it is important to do annual evaluations for all athletes.

]]>Jill discusses themes for naming teams. Her gym chooses a different theme each season rather than having team names carry over season after season. Why does she do this? Listen to find out.

Jill also talks about why she believes it is important to do annual evaluations for all athletes.

]]>a783b1a8-37a5-4a54-936e-2ef8e30027ebMon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -050022:07falsefull220202The Running GameThe Running GameJill tells a story about one of her favorite team-building games and how it had a transformative effect on one of her teams, and particularly on one of her athletes, this season.

]]>Jill tells a story about one of her favorite team-building games and how it had a transformative effect on one of her teams, and particularly on one of her athletes, this season.

]]>f3c13b1b-b85a-40a4-bc11-86a70b660225Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -050015:10falsefull219192Best Day Scoring & Social Media in the GymBest Day Scoring & Social Media in the GymJill talks about frustrations with best-day scoring at 2 day comps. She also talks about challenges with using social media to communicate with parents and athletes, and challenges with their use of social media.

]]>Jill talks about frustrations with best-day scoring at 2 day comps. She also talks about challenges with using social media to communicate with parents and athletes, and challenges with their use of social media.

]]>6b5e45a2-5461-4b69-a3f2-cec22f24710eMon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -050016:51falsefull218182Squad Safe Child Protection in CheeringSquad Safe Child Protection in CheeringJoanna Cuthbert is a coach, former program owner, and she also coached the Team England Adaptive Abilities team to Worlds in 2016 and 2017. She is currently the chair of the National Governing body for Cheer in England and she is the owner of Squad Safe. Check it out at www.squadsafe.org

]]>Joanna Cuthbert is a coach, former program owner, and she also coached the Team England Adaptive Abilities team to Worlds in 2016 and 2017. She is currently the chair of the National Governing body for Cheer in England and she is the owner of Squad Safe. Check it out at www.squadsafe.org

]]>2b97dae0-467f-4318-bbe5-ee132a75b7ecMon, 21 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -050044:41falsefull1717Ep15 - Mind Body CheerEp15 - Mind Body CheerJeff Benson is the owner of Mind Body Cheer, a sports performance company that empowers athletes to achieve excellence.

]]>Jeff Benson is the owner of Mind Body Cheer, a sports performance company that empowers athletes to achieve excellence.

]]>fb00aab5-f3db-42e4-9fd8-72c3551d66bfMon, 07 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -050001:04:52falsefull1515Ep14 - Upcoming ShowsEp14 - Upcoming ShowsUpcoming shows: Mind Body Cheer, Joanna Cuthbert on athlete safety.

]]>Upcoming shows: Mind Body Cheer, Joanna Cuthbert on athlete safety.

]]>51bee164-1122-45d1-8ebf-2d9b77686ea0Sat, 29 May 2021 04:00:00 -050001:53falsefull1414Ep13 - Cheer DistrictEp13 - Cheer DistrictInjuries are a huge concern in our sport. Cheer District has the solution to ensure cheerleaders can prepare themselves physically to perform at the highest level, and to minimize the chance of injuries at the same time.

]]>Injuries are a huge concern in our sport. Cheer District has the solution to ensure cheerleaders can prepare themselves physically to perform at the highest level, and to minimize the chance of injuries at the same time.

]]>c4c77a15-5ceb-4176-8fc2-b823b6f8498cMon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 -050041:47falsefull1313Ep12 - The American CheerleaderEp12 - The American CheerleaderAlexa Gibbons was a professional cheerleader for the Seattle Seahawks and has recently started a Youtube channel to help cheerleaders prepare for auditions. Her channel is called The American Cheerleader.

]]>Alexa Gibbons was a professional cheerleader for the Seattle Seahawks and has recently started a Youtube channel to help cheerleaders prepare for auditions. Her channel is called The American Cheerleader.

]]>d4ed5124-6843-4fb9-9a87-7c54cf51cf38Sat, 08 May 2021 04:00:00 -050025:33falsefull1212EP11- Proactive Coaching - Rob MillerEP11- Proactive Coaching - Rob MillerProactive Coaching is about establishing a culture and strong relationships among coaches, athletes, and parents. Rob Shares his wisdom on these topics.

]]>Proactive Coaching is about establishing a culture and strong relationships among coaches, athletes, and parents. Rob Shares his wisdom on these topics.

]]>c374e12a-871b-4429-9730-20963c71d47aMon, 03 May 2021 04:00:00 -050028:07falsefull1111Ep10 - Summer Camp - Arvid TenneyEp10 - Summer Camp - Arvid TenneyArvid Tenney is the co-owner of Solid Ground Stunts. He and his wife, Brooke, run camps every year that are known for being particularly fun, and a great experience for the athletes.

]]>Arvid Tenney is the co-owner of Solid Ground Stunts. He and his wife, Brooke, run camps every year that are known for being particularly fun, and a great experience for the athletes.

]]>0016960d-7954-4425-b692-9de89393ac39Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -050047:28falsefull1010Ep9 - All About Tryouts - Nessa WarringtonEp9 - All About Tryouts - Nessa WarringtonNessa Warrington has cheered since she was 3 years old and coached since she was in high school. She has a wealth of experience both as an athlete and as a coach. Jill talks to Nessa about tryouts. How should you prepare for tryouts and what can you do to succeed. They also talk about how coaches can conduct tryouts to improve their results..

]]>Nessa Warrington has cheered since she was 3 years old and coached since she was in high school. She has a wealth of experience both as an athlete and as a coach. Jill talks to Nessa about tryouts. How should you prepare for tryouts and what can you do to succeed. They also talk about how coaches can conduct tryouts to improve their results..

]]>892b45cf-19fe-4f0a-92eb-6294837463fdMon, 19 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -050038:59falsefull99Ep8 - A Coaches Perspective - Ashley CoffeyEp8 - A Coaches Perspective - Ashley CoffeyAshley is a very successful coach at Stingray Allstars. She is not only highly competitive but more importantly, she coaches in a positive way, to make cheerleading enjoyable for the athletes. 9qrp3bM9bnphKAM6BEC5

]]>Ashley is a very successful coach at Stingray Allstars. She is not only highly competitive but more importantly, she coaches in a positive way, to make cheerleading enjoyable for the athletes. 9qrp3bM9bnphKAM6BEC5

]]>178132e1-8f58-45b9-b5e6-544931bc10efMon, 12 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -050032:57falsefull88Ep7 - Successful Fundraising - Ellen RichardEp7 - Successful Fundraising - Ellen RichardMany families and cheerleaders at all levels rely heavily on fundraising to make the sport affordable. Fundraising is very important and many programs couldn't exist without it. Ellen Richard is an expert at running fundraisers. She shares her insights and advice.

]]>Many families and cheerleaders at all levels rely heavily on fundraising to make the sport affordable. Fundraising is very important and many programs couldn't exist without it. Ellen Richard is an expert at running fundraisers. She shares her insights and advice.

]]>cd4fc1c6-c577-4d08-9cf2-ebbbdae82b4dMon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -050042:23falsefull77Ep6 - Antwan BetheaEp6 - Antwan BetheaAntwan Bethea has taken his cheerleading career to a lot of places, doing just about everything you can do as a cheerleader. He started out on his high school team and continued through all stars and two college teams. He has also been an NBA cheerleader, performed in the stage version of Bring It On, and has even been an announcer at cheer comps. Check him out at https://www.twanbringiton.com

]]>Antwan Bethea has taken his cheerleading career to a lot of places, doing just about everything you can do as a cheerleader. He started out on his high school team and continued through all stars and two college teams. He has also been an NBA cheerleader, performed in the stage version of Bring It On, and has even been an announcer at cheer comps. Check him out at https://www.twanbringiton.com

]]>cdc8ec2d-c918-4123-89e3-58c54a64a10fMon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -050036:01falsefull66Ep5 - The Tumbling Coach - Javis BorghEp5 - The Tumbling Coach - Javis BorghJavis Borgh has incredibly creative solutions for many problems related to cheering. He has invented the T3 air track so athletes can practice tumbling at home and he has started a YouTube channel to teach parents how to help their kids advance their tumbling skills.

]]>Javis Borgh has incredibly creative solutions for many problems related to cheering. He has invented the T3 air track so athletes can practice tumbling at home and he has started a YouTube channel to teach parents how to help their kids advance their tumbling skills.

]]>cd477e2e-ac33-4d8a-83c2-7655417a50ceSat, 20 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -050032:54falsefull55Ep4 - A Parents Point of View - Sherein MiceliEp4 - A Parents Point of View - Sherein MiceliAs a coach and gym owner it is important to be aware of, and sensitive to, the concerns of the parents. This week Jill gets a cheer parent's perspective on various cheerleading topics, and Jill provides answers to some of those questions a parent always wanted to know but didn't get a chance to ask.

]]>As a coach and gym owner it is important to be aware of, and sensitive to, the concerns of the parents. This week Jill gets a cheer parent's perspective on various cheerleading topics, and Jill provides answers to some of those questions a parent always wanted to know but didn't get a chance to ask.

]]>471a860c-3a58-469b-8c99-9f96bb201be9Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -050026:03falsefull44Ep3 - Tumble ChefEp3 - Tumble ChefTumble Chef is an incredible tumbling coach and he offers the industry a lot of free knowledge through his social media presence. He proves that you can be successful at tumbling without skipping progressions and he has a unique approach to overcoming mental blocks. This was a great interview and Tumble Chef has some remarkable perspectives that he shares here. Please join us and please subscribe to The Cheerleading Junkie today!

]]>Tumble Chef is an incredible tumbling coach and he offers the industry a lot of free knowledge through his social media presence. He proves that you can be successful at tumbling without skipping progressions and he has a unique approach to overcoming mental blocks. This was a great interview and Tumble Chef has some remarkable perspectives that he shares here. Please join us and please subscribe to The Cheerleading Junkie today!

]]>cabc2e4b-f22d-4c05-a03d-26fe8a44b8aaMon, 08 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -050036:04falsefull33Ep2 - Running Successful Youth Cheer Programs - Ginger FerraroEp2 - Running Successful Youth Cheer Programs - Ginger FerraroGinger Ferraro has been the Cheer Director of Central Mass Pop Warner for over 20 years. She has an enormous wealth of knowledge about what it takes to run a successful youth cheer program, and much of this is relevant to developing successful cheer programs at any level. Ginger shares her wisdom with us. Subscribe to The Cheerleading Junkie today!

]]>Ginger Ferraro has been the Cheer Director of Central Mass Pop Warner for over 20 years. She has an enormous wealth of knowledge about what it takes to run a successful youth cheer program, and much of this is relevant to developing successful cheer programs at any level. Ginger shares her wisdom with us. Subscribe to The Cheerleading Junkie today!

]]>59074f56-dfbf-4dcc-b4c5-501f97e740b1Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -050036:23falsefull22Ep1 - Choreography 101 - Shakeem SoanesEp1 - Choreography 101 - Shakeem SoanesI worked with highly acclaimed choreographer Shakeem Soanes for the first time this season and was thrilled with the results. The routines were unique, with lots of movement and excellent use of the floor. Shakeem shares his insights. Subscribe to The Cheerleading Junkie today!

]]>I worked with highly acclaimed choreographer Shakeem Soanes for the first time this season and was thrilled with the results. The routines were unique, with lots of movement and excellent use of the floor. Shakeem shares his insights. Subscribe to The Cheerleading Junkie today!

]]>12ebdca0-64de-4a79-bffc-bd7ffc72ed43Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -050036:26falsefull11Cheerleading Junkie TrailerCheerleading Junkie TrailerJill Markley has cheered in high school and all stars. She has coached winning teams at all levels, and she now owns an all star gym. Jill is a cheerleading addict! If you are too, this is the show for you. Listen in as cheer experts share their insights on topics such as choreography, tumbling, fundraising, and so much more. Look for new episodes each Monday and subscribe now.

]]>Jill Markley has cheered in high school and all stars. She has coached winning teams at all levels, and she now owns an all star gym. Jill is a cheerleading addict! If you are too, this is the show for you. Listen in as cheer experts share their insights on topics such as choreography, tumbling, fundraising, and so much more. Look for new episodes each Monday and subscribe now.

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