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Dr. Travis OwensDC/Cheer Coach

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Where cheer athletes, coaches, and parents go to learn all of the things necessary to be a world class cheer athlete. We cover trending topics, interview leaders in the sport, and give you game changing information so you can HIT ZERO.
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This is one of the most common questions I get from athletes and parents. There is some confusion about imaging...the process, the need for it, which one is right, and what to do with the information. While some cheerleaders need imaging, many do not and in this episode we dive into what imaging is and when we would need it.Www.Thecheerdoc.ComWww.H…
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In this episode we answer the questions: 0:55 Is there such thing as overtraining in cheer and what is the best way to strength and condition? -no, there is no such thing as over training, but only if you are doing one other thing properly and to your full ability 10:04 How can I improve my vertical jump height? -you may think working on jumps will…
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A few episodes back, we discussed an ongoing investigation on some high profile people in the cheer world and their alleged predatory actions. Names of victims in the predator were omitted to protect the anonymity of the children into respect the due process of law. Now it is clear who these people are. I suggested that coaches, parents, and gym ow…
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In a sick and twisted way, a group of sexual predators is trying to explain their crimes against children by saying it is a natural trait that they were born with; an innate feeling that they have no control over and that should be as widely accepted as LGBTQ. This disgraceful attempt to justify their malicious acts falls at a time when cheer athle…
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After the release of Athlete A which tells the story of the sexual abuse scandal perpetrated by Larry Nassar and covered up by USA Gymnastics, athletes in our sport have begun coming forward. Our sport is not immune from predatory adults. We see it in the news far too often and now, our athletes are starting to come forward to face their predators …
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The University of Alabama Cheer Program and ACE Cheer Co. have something in common...Brandon Prince. As a former University of Alabama Cheerleader and the current Cheerleading Coach, Brandon has a very unique perspective that many only dream of. Additionally, he is one of the "Chiefs" of ACE Cheer Company, one of the largest All Star Cheer program …
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Not only is Jason Larkins and former athlete, but is also a coach, gym director, member of Varsity U, and most recently, the creator of a BRAND NEW cheer podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-cheer/id1510402862?i=1000473369849 I'm excited to introduce you to Jason and his background in the sport as he gives so much insight from h…
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Ever heard of Bring it On? USASF Worlds? NCA Nationals? Summit? DISNEY?! Of course you have! What do ALL of these things have in common? Every single one of them requires CHOREOGRAPHY...and one man has done choreo for them all. Ray Jasper is a living legend in Cheer and has a resume that many couldn't fathom. From his humble beginnings to now runni…
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Raul Delgado is one of the most recognizable faces in Cheer! His hilarious parody videos on TikTok have been an international sensation gaining him hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views! He joins us to tell his story of cheerleading and how his life was propelled into social media stardom! Additionally, his work with TikTok as a …
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Cheer music is the heartbeat of the routine. Beautiful choreography, INSANE skills, perfectly in sync jumps and dance, high flying baskets, and creative pyramids all seamed together with a personalized song...a song that we often revisit year down the road; our memories of that routine flooding back like we just learned it yesterday. Carmine Silano…
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Meet Victor, a Hollywood based acro expert and actor. If you haven't seen him on the beach doing some SICK acro skills, you may recognize him from the 90s HIT MOVIE "Can't Hardly Wait" or shows like "Sister Sister" and "Smart Guy"! Victor and I met at Winterfest this past year and this guy has an infectious personality and huge heart. Learn about h…
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We recently lost a an icon in sports. He was a game changer in basketball, but he also taught us all about ways to be better champions in life. In this episode we talk about the things that Kobe taught and how we can apply them to our own sport. RIP KOBE. WWW.THECHEERDOC.COM WWW.HITZERONUTRITION.COMBy Dr. Travis OwensDC/Cheer Coach
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Chris Ethridge is a brand ambassador for Hit Zero Nutrition, a member of Team USA Cheer, and is a coach for New Mexico State. He is also the latest member of the DOUBLE ONE HAND REWIND club. You get to meet Chris and learn about his passion and success in cheer in this interview. www.thecheerdoc.com www.hitzeronutrition.com - discount code "cethrid…
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You may have seen athletes with dark circles on their skin that looks like they were attacked by an octopus. This is the side effect of a therapy called cupping. In this episode we discuss the different types of cupping and help you determine if it's something that can help your pain. www.thecheerdoc.com www.hitzeronutrition.com…
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It's been asked a million times and it should end now. "How do I get more flexible?" If you consistently work on your flexibility, there is a high likelihood that you DO NOT need to work on it more. Instead, you should be focusing on 5 different things. In this episode, I share what those five things are... www.thecheerdoc.com www.hitzeronutrition.…
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It was difficult to get this episode down in just a few takes. Sentences started, broken, deleted, redone. Blood pressure and frustration rising as I thought about the words that this cheer dad wrote to me. There are so many reasons our athletes deal with body image issues, mental blocks, and burnout...and this parent shows that once reason may be …
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It would be impossible to talk about EVERYTHING that was included in this content filled weekend, BUT, here are some of the things that were covered at the meeting and some of the HUGE changes in store for All Star...don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice…
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It is no secret that our athletes or not always trained properly in strength and conditioning. Unortunately, this leads to many easily preventable injuries… In this episode we cover five exercises that you should be doing regularly to help create more balanced and less injury prone athletes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest wa…
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Emma Headley (@emmaxlillian) and Matt Stephenson (@ttutarzan) have some extremely impressive resumes. Between the two of them, they have cheered at the University of Kentucky, Navarro, Texas Tech, Texas State, and Team Canada. They give some insight to their history in the sport, some advice to young athletes, and drop some incredible advice for pa…
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This past week, our athletes worked with Kollin Cockrell at a partnet stunt clinic. For those that are unfamiliar with Kollin, he is a 2x Team USA World Champion, 2x NCA Collegiate National Champion, UCA and NCA Collegiate Partner Stunt Champion, Utah Jazz Stunt Team member, and a former Team USA Weightlifting champion. Kollin imparted a TON of inf…
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In this stunt heavy episode, we answer questions submitted by you guys! Our first question asks about building trust in your stunt group and our second question is from someone looking to get better at partner stunting without directly working with their partner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://…
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Coach Chris Hendon and Dr. Travis Owens discuss ways to improve your back tuck and some important factors to consider when trying to progress to higher skills! www.thecheerdoc.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerleading/messageSupp…
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In this episode, we answer questions submitted by you including tips for first time bases, how to be a better back spot, and what things can you do to be the best flyer possible.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerleading/messageSuppor…
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In this episode, we answer a great question from a coach and we also tackle a difficult thing to fix...LITTLE GIRL SYNDROME. Additionally, if you haven't already, please check out patreon.com/thecheerdoc for our exclusive members only site. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send i…
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Did you know that there were some errors with scoring as well as some athletes that could potentially have caused their program to be stripped of medals? A lot happened behind the scenes and today we discuss it all! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https:…
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In this episode, Coach Chris Hendon gives us some insight as to his history in the sport as well as his 2012 I see you world championship. Also, he discusses the innerworkings of a successful all star program and tells us about what’s on the horizon for his career--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://…
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In this episode we discuss how things to focus on when starting standing fulls and ways to continue improving flexibility when we feel we've maxed out. Also, check out patreon.com/thecheerdoc and become a patron to receive exclusive perks like free conditioning manuals, priority game film analysis and DIRECT ACCESS to me! You'll get my personal con…
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A touchy subject, but one that is important to discuss. At times during this podcast, I find myself at a loss for words because it's a subject that isn't always easy to be politically correct about. Toxic people can completely ruin the experience for athletes, coaches, and parents. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make …
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Backhand springs in back tux continue to be one of the most common things athletes struggle with. There may be one aspect that you were overlooking and we discuss it in this episode. Also, if you are coming back from an injury there is some vital information here for you--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h…
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A couple of great questions submitted by you guys… We talk about my favorite exercises not only for cheerleaders but for people in general and we discuss how changing your body fat percentage can affect your athletic performance!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice me…
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In this episode, we talk about why the way you warm up maybe causing injuries and also information on how to help ligament injuries heal faster!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerleading/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/…
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First of all, congratulations to all of the teams and their amazing performances in Dallas this past weekend. As we get close to wrapping up our season, stress levels get higher as we work to clean up our routines. In this episode we cover ways to clean up tumbling and how to get your mind right after an ankle sprain. --- This episode is sponsored …
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In this episode, we share the most important things athletes, coaches, and parents can be focusing on as we head into the final weeks of our season. With the biggest competitions of the year fast approaching in a sport where fractions are HUGE, you must take every advantage you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make…
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We introduce you to two visionaries with a goal of connecting cheer athletes with colleges that are ready to give scholarships! Do not miss this episode if you have dreams of being a collegiate cheerleader! For more information and to become a beta tester check out https://www.nhrcheer.com or IG @nhrcheer OR contact them directly at jose@nhrcheer.c…
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This is a bit of a different interview than we typically have. Coach LS McClain has arguably one of the coolest histories in our sport. He is currently a cheer coach at TX State and is also a competitive powerlifter. We pick his brain on strength and conditioning and as our convo evolves, we end up discussing some of the greatest talent to ever wal…
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In this episode answer two amazing questions submitted by you guys! 1. How can I stand out to a new coach at a tryout 2. What can I work on to improve my tumbling if I cannot afford tumbling classes? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chee…
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In this episode we teach about how to lower your deductions for stunts as well as quick ways to improve standing tucks! Also, we congratulate some big victories...don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerleading/messageSuppor…
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In this episode, we interview the Cheer Coach from Grand Canyon University and current Varsity State Director from Arizona, Coach Keegan Hubbard. GCU-Instagram: @gcucheerleaders UCA & NCA Signing up for Summer camps in Arizona 2019 Email: Keeganhubbard@varsity.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:/…
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A failure to plan is a plan to fail...in this episode we discuss how to ensure that you reach your goals for this year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerleading/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cheerleading/support…
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In this episode we discuss ways for flyers to improve their skills at home as well as teach why knees can cave when stunting...check it out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerleading/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/che…
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In this episode we discuss the challenges and solutions to tumbling after a growth spurt as well as some quick fixes to neck and upper back pain!To contribute to The Cheer Doc Scholarship, check out anchor.fm/cheerleading--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: h…
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In this episode we cover ways to increase the vertical max which helps with ALL cheer activities. We also teach how to create a tool that will help if you're looking to get a higher toss with partner stunting, and lastly...how can I cheer after college?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/a…
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The most requested topic on all of our platforms...we dive into MENTAL BLOCKS. To become a contributor to the podcast and help generate scholarships for cheer athletes, check out anchor.fm/cheerleading www.thecheerdoc.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerleading/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cheerleading/support…
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The biggest announcement to date is in this episode...Please forgive me for the audio, we had some technical issues but the content is SO IMPORTANT.To become a contributor to the podcast and to The Cheer Doc Scholarship click here : www.anchor.fm/cheerleading and click "support this podcast". Thank you!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The…
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