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What does it really take to build lasting success in the cheerleading industry? In Episode 5, we sit down with Pat Smith, owner of Max Out Consultations, to talk about the mindset, leadership, and strategies that separate good programs from great ones. With more than 20 years of experience, Pat has helped countless teams earn Summit, NCA, and All-Star Worlds titles through his expertise in program building and choreography. Pat shares the philosophies that have made him one of the most respected names in the industry. We also dive into the incredible team behind Max Out Consultations and the hidden gems on his staff who help elevate programs across the country. Whether you're a coach, gym owner, or athlete, this episode is packed with valuable insights on building successful teams and creating a culture of excellence.

In Episode 4 of Beyond the Riser, Gabby and Brooke sit down with Mallory Ortiz, director of Step One All-Stars North, choreographer, legality judge, USASF National Advisory Board member, and active Allstar coach. Mallory brings years of experience and perspective from multiple sides of the industry as the conversation dives into coaching strategies, athlete development, scoring breakdowns, coach accountability conversations, and some of the biggest topics currently impacting the cheer world. This episode focuses on productive conversations, coach education, and realistic solutions while also giving listeners insight into what judges, coaches, and industry leaders are seeing firsthand today. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, gym owner, judge, or parent, this episode is full of valuable perspective and honest discussion you won’t want to miss!

Everyone had something to say after ASWC… so now we do too 👀✨ Episode 3 is just us, no guest, because there was way too much to unpack. From Facebook threads to viral comments, we’re breaking down the biggest complaints, questions, and conspiracies 🖤 What’s real, what’s not, and what people are completely misunderstanding… we’re saying it all 📣 If you were reading everything online last week, you NEED this episode.

Episode 2 is LIVE 🎙️✨ We sat down with Cat Weeden, owner of Luxe Athletics, to talk all things small gym life, advocacy, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in this industry 🤍 From navigating challenges to creating opportunities for athletes, Cat brings such a real and powerful perspective that every coach, athlete, and gym owner needs to hear 📣 If you’re part of a small gym, this one is for YOU 🖤✨ Make sure you’re following along, tag your gym fam, and share this episode to your story so more people can be part of the conversation 🎧

Episode 1: Behind the Riser with Gina Harris In our very first episode of Beyond the Riser, hosts Brooke and Gabby sit down with Gina Harris, the founder of Cheer Coach Academy and a leading voice in coach education. ✨ This conversation dives into what every coach needs to understand about building successful routines, navigating score sheets, and developing athletes with intention, not just difficulty. 📣 We talk about the gap between what coaches think judges are looking for and what actually scores, why different experiences matter, along with the most common mistakes being made in routines today. If you’re a coach, athlete, or part of the cheer community looking to better understand the “why” behind the scores, this episode is your inside look beyond the riser. 🎙️