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Podcast: The Cheer Biz Podcast
Episode: Systems Protect Athletes - Not Just Policies
Description: Most cheer gym owners think “safeguarding” only means preventing the worst-case scenarios. But real athlete welfare runs deeper than policies and paperwork.
In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton interviews Joey (Joanna) Gamper Cuthbert, former cheer athlete, coach, gym owner, and the author of Squad Safe: A Practical Guide to Athlete Welfare and Culture Change in Cheerleading. They unpack why cheer gyms need clearer standards, stronger systems, and a culture that protects athletes and coaches alike.
You’ll hear why culture isn’t what your website says—it’s what happens behind the curtain...