The Fullout Cheer Podcast

By Next Generation Gym Owners

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The Fullout Cheer Podcast with Danielle Johnston is the ultimate resource for cheerleading gym owners, all star cheer coaches, and industry professionals who want to grow their gyms, lead successful teams, and thrive in the competitive cheer industry. Hosted by Danielle Johnston — now in her 14th season as a cheer gym owner, co-owner of Next Generation Gym Owners, and author of the must-read “The Cheer Gym Owners’ Handbook” — this podcast delivers proven strategies and real-world insights from someone who’s built a thriving cheer program from the ground up.

In every episode, Danielle shares cheer gym business tips, marketing strategies for cheerleading gyms, leadership advice for working with teenage athletes, and behind-the-scenes looks at what it really takes to run a profitable, well-respected cheer program. From managing staff and parents to improving athlete retention and preparing winning routines, she covers every aspect of cheer gym ownership and coaching with honesty and expertise.

Whether you’re launching your first cheer program or looking to take your established gym to the next level, the Fullout Cheer Podcast gives you the tools, ideas, and inspiration you need to succeed. Subscribe now and start running your gym with confidence, clarity, and full-out passion.


Episode Date
How Gym Owners Create Toxic Parents
Jun 25, 2026
Toxic Parents: How They Start (And How to Stop Them)
Jun 18, 2026
Your Gym Lost Its Edge
Jun 11, 2026
The Hard Truth About Accountability
Jun 04, 2026
Parents Aren't Ruining Cheer. Your Systems Are.
May 28, 2026
When Coaches Cross the Line
May 21, 2026
Why Your Cheer Gym Isn't Actually Sellable
May 14, 2026
Losing Athletes This Season? This Is Why
May 07, 2026
How Smart Coaches Handle Emotional Cheer Parents
Apr 30, 2026
How to Build a Routine That Actually Scores Well
Apr 23, 2026
Inside AccuScore: Why You Got That Deduction
Apr 16, 2026
Your Parents Aren’t Different. Your Standards Are.
Apr 09, 2026
Copy-Paste Coaching Is Killing Athlete Progress
Apr 02, 2026
A Judge’s Advice for Coaches and Parents in All-Star Cheer
Mar 26, 2026
Inside the Mind of a Cheer Judge | Q&A with Gabby Mauro
Mar 19, 2026
Throwback: 3 Ways to Keep Great Coaches
Mar 12, 2026
Here 4 Cheer Episode
Mar 05, 2026
Open Lobby, Strong Culture: Why I'll Never Shut Parents Out: Part 2
Feb 26, 2026
Open Lobby, Strong Culture: Why I'll Never Shut Parents Out: Part 1
Feb 19, 2026
If They're Not Sick, They're Injured: Part 2
Feb 12, 2026
If They're Not Sick, They're Injured: Part 1
Feb 05, 2026
Stop Blaming Athletes. Start Educating Parents.
Jan 29, 2026
5 Things Gym Owners Are (Already) Getting Wrong in 2026
Jan 22, 2026
Culture v. Morale: Why "Happy" Doesn't Always Mean "Healthy"
Jan 15, 2026
The Free Marketing You’re Not Using (But Should Be)
Jan 08, 2026
4 Dumb Things I Used to Brag About (and Why I Don’t Anymore)
Jan 01, 2026
Beyond Affordable: Building a Program That Fits Your Families
Dec 25, 2025
Cheer is NOT Just Like Every Other Sport: Part 2
Dec 18, 2025
Cheer is Just Like Every Other Sport: Part 1
Dec 11, 2025
The Attendance Dilemma: "We Never Miss, But..."
Dec 04, 2025
Show the Love: How to Use the Love Languages to Show Your Customers Gratitude
Nov 27, 2025
Divorce: The Ultimate Division Split
Nov 20, 2025
Financing Your Dream Gym (Without a Nightmare): Part 2
Nov 13, 2025
Financing Your Dream Gym (Without a Nightmare): Part 1
Nov 06, 2025
High School Cheer v. All Star: The Great Divide
Oct 30, 2025
Hot Take: The Crazy Cheer Moms Have a Point: Part 2
Oct 23, 2025
Hot Take: The Crazy Cheer Moms Have a Point: Part 1
Oct 16, 2025
Turn Around Your "Meh" Start to the Season
Oct 09, 2025
Stop Blaming Gen Z
Oct 02, 2025
Make $2k in 3 Days: 10 Cheer Gym Revenue Hacks
Sep 25, 2025
Why Athletes Leave Small Cheer Gyms for Big D1 Programs
Sep 18, 2025
The Real Cost of Bartering
Sep 11, 2025
Birthday Parties = Big Profits
Sep 04, 2025
Outsmart Your Competitors This Fall
Aug 28, 2025
Hijack the Back-to-School Hype
Aug 21, 2025
Open Houses Aren't Dead
Aug 14, 2025
I Lost My Spark 🔥
Aug 07, 2025
Owners: Set These 3 Boundaries or Cry Later 😭
Jul 31, 2025
She Ran the Carpool… Now She Runs the Gym
Jul 24, 2025
The Teen Brain...Buffering...
Jul 17, 2025
Stars, Stripes & Staff Who Don't Need You
Jul 10, 2025
Small Gyms Unite!
Jul 03, 2025
Fixing the Summer Slump: Smarter Revenue Strategies for Gym Owners Who Deserve a Break (But Won't Get One)
Jun 26, 2025
Blind Spots & Business: Why You Can't See Your Own Mistakes
Jun 19, 2025
Coaching Your Own Kid: The Most Personal COaching You'll Ever Do
Jun 12, 2025
Drama-Proofing Your Program: Surviving the Parents
Jun 05, 2025
Rebuilding After a Dumpster Fire Season
May 29, 2025
Your Gym is Not Your Therapist: Detaching Your Identity from Your Business
May 22, 2025
My Gym is Full, But I’m Empty: When Success Isn’t What You Thought
May 15, 2025
5 Ways to Derail Your All Star Season Before it Even Begins
May 08, 2025
Behind the Scenes at the ASWC & The Quiet Hustle Prior to Tryouts
May 01, 2025
Why Growth Could Wreck Your Gym
Apr 24, 2025
What the Numbers Reveal: The Real Story Behind the OCS Scoresheet Shift
Apr 15, 2025
You Owe Me For That! What You Need to Know Before Docking Staff Pay
Apr 07, 2025
🔥 The OCS Scoresheet Debate: Why I’m On Board (And How It’ll Grow My Gym)
Apr 04, 2025
🔥 The Open Championship Age Grid: My Thoughts Regarding Athlete Safety, Retention & Program Growth
Mar 27, 2025
🔥 Why I Needed a Mid-Season Reset (And Why Your Coaches Might Need One Too!)
Mar 20, 2025
🔥 Coaching Minis – Strategies for Success with 6-8 Year Olds
Mar 13, 2025
🔥 Retention Roadmap: Month-by-Month Strategies to Keep Your Athletes Coming Back
Mar 06, 2025
Your Reputation Matters: Why Business Owners Need to Be Great Customers Too Part 2
Feb 27, 2025
Your Reputation Matters: Why Business Owners Need to Be Great Customers Too Part 1
Feb 20, 2025
Unicorn Businesses: The Unique Freedom of All-Star Cheer Gyms Part 2
Feb 13, 2025
Unicorn Businesses: The Unique Freedom of All-Star Cheer Gyms Part 1
Feb 06, 2025
Navigating Business with Your Spouse: Balancing Roles, Boundaries, and Success Part 2
Jan 30, 2025
Navigating Business with Your Spouse: Balancing Roles, Boundaries, and Success Part 1
Jan 23, 2025
Must-Have Website Features for Cheer Gyms
Jan 16, 2025
Leveling Up in 2025: 3 Commitments to Make Our Gym Better Than Ever
Jan 09, 2025
Why Educating All-Star Cheer Parents is Key to Success Part 2
Jan 03, 2025
Why Educating All-Star Cheer Parents is Key to Success
Dec 28, 2024
Tough Love: How to Handle Late Payments & Overdue Accounts Part 2
Dec 22, 2024
Tough Love: How to Handle Late Payments & Overdue Accounts
Dec 22, 2024
Master Your Gym To-Do List
Dec 05, 2024
What Is Your Gym Doing For You?
Nov 28, 2024
Creating a Gym That Gives Back to You
Nov 21, 2024
The Dark Side of Success: Part 2
Nov 14, 2024
The Dark Side of Success: Part 3
Nov 14, 2024
The Dark Side of Success: Part 1
Oct 24, 2024
What It's Like Living 300 Yards From Your Gym
Oct 17, 2024
Accountability in Action: Building a Staff That Thrives
Oct 08, 2024
The Power of Informed Parents: 3 Things You Should Educate Gym Parents On
Oct 03, 2024
3 Ways to Keep Great Coaches
Sep 26, 2024
Good to Great: Unlocking Employee Potential Across Generations
Sep 24, 2024
Delegate to Elevate: Maximize Growth in Your Gym
Sep 21, 2024
Control Freak or Empowered Gym Owner: Which Are You?
Sep 06, 2024
5 Pieces of Advice That Could Sink Your Cheer Gym
Aug 29, 2024
Digitally Transform Your Gym
Aug 22, 2024
Four Tips to Transform Your Business and Life
Aug 15, 2024