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Listen "Jennifer Long on Navigating Gym Mergers, Rivalries, and Building CheerForce San Diego"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Jason Larkins interviews Jennifer Long, owner of CheerForce San Diego. Jennifer shares her journey in the cheerleading industry, from starting in high school dance coach to building successful programs at Granite Hills High, San Diego State University and Cheerforce. She discusses the challenges of merging different gyms and the bitter rivalries that existed in the early years. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of putting the team first and gaining perspective on the significance of cheerleading in the grand scheme of life. She also talks about the growth of the San Diego State program and the decision to compete at UCA Nationals instead of NCA. Cheerforce has faced challenges, but they continue to reflect, evolve, and take risks to stay at the top of their game. Jennifer also addresses the need to shift the focus from winning to personal growth and success in the industry. And they talk losses, Jewel and Kenrod and how those moments and losses shaped their season.
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Get Your Let’s Talk Cheer Podcast T-Shirt
Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos
Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE
Video Reviews (Use the Code "LTC20" for a 20% discount through August)
⭐️ Support Our Sponsors⭐️
Pop Drops (Banners, Backdrops, Floor Skirts, etc)- https://popdrops.biz/
The Cheer Expo- TheCheerExpo.com
Jason’s Book Recommendations- Amazon Affiliate Link
Next Generation Gym Owners- https://nextgenowners.com
Tumbl Trak- https://www.tumbltrak.com/?aff=181
📷 Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram
🗳 Submit a Question of the Week
💵 You can support this podcast by making donations here
Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasonlarkins/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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