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How Cheer Extreme Became Legendary: Insights from Courtney Smith-Pope and Kelly Helton
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How Cheer Extreme Became Legendary: Insights from Courtney Smith-Pope and Kelly Helton

Have you ever wondered how the Cheer Extreme we know and love rose to prominence? What role did their mother play in shaping their business practices and coaching philosophies? In this episode, Jason Larkins dives deep into the journey of Kelly Helton and Courtney Smith-Pope, the sister-owners behind the powerhouse gym Cheer Extreme, who have mastered the art of balancing discipline, organization, and integrity in their businesses with the guidance of their mother Betsy. For gym owners, coaches, and cheer parents alike, understanding the foundations that built Cheer Extreme can provide valuable insights into building a successful program. Whether you're struggling with maintaining consistency or seeking to instill strong values in your athletes, this episode offers practical advice and inspirational stories that directly address these challenges. Learn how to create a positive and supportive environment that prioritizes athletes' well-being. Discover the key strategies for running multiple gym locations while maintaining a unified culture. Gain insights into how family values can drive success and sustainability in the cheerleading industry. Scoresheet 101 for PARENTS- Sept 29 Preparing For Full-Outs Live Training- Sept 29 Get Your Let’s Talk Cheer Podcast T-Shirt Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE⁠⁠⁠ ⭐️ 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

Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & Coaches

September 18, 20241h 0m

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Have you ever wondered how the Cheer Extreme we know and love rose to prominence? What role did their mother play in shaping their business practices and coaching philosophies? In this episode, Jason Larkins dives deep into the journey of Kelly Helton and Courtney Smith-Pope, the sister-owners behind the powerhouse gym Cheer Extreme, who have mastered the art of balancing discipline, organization, and integrity in their businesses with the guidance of their mother Betsy.

For gym owners, coaches, and cheer parents alike, understanding the foundations that built Cheer Extreme can provide valuable insights into building a successful program. Whether you're struggling with maintaining consistency or seeking to instill strong values in your athletes, this episode offers practical advice and inspirational stories that directly address these challenges.

  • Learn how to create a positive and supportive environment that prioritizes athletes' well-being.
  • Discover the key strategies for running multiple gym locations while maintaining a unified culture.
  • Gain insights into how family values can drive success and sustainability in the cheerleading industry.
⭐️ Support Our Sponsors⭐️ 📷 ⁠⁠⁠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


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