Welcome to another episode of the Here for Cheer podcast with host Megan Gomarlo! Today, we are joined by Meredith Kidd, a retired cheer coach of over 20 years, a varsity judge, and the founder of Kidd Collegiate Consulting.

Whether you're a coach trying to maximize your Game Day score, or a parent navigating the stressful college admissions process, this episode has something for you! Meredith shares her incredible journey from rebuilding the program at South High School to judging massive events like UIL and Daytona. She also dives deep into what it takes to get high school athletes ready for college.

In this episode, we discuss:

College Admissions Secrets: Meredith breaks down why SAT and ACT testing is making a comeback and how students need to strategically plan their high school classes.

Community Service That Counts: We discuss why meaningful volunteering, like working in healthcare or helping at kids' cheer camps, matters much more than just logging random service hours.

Coaching Burnout: Discover the real reason many high school coaches are leaving the sport and learn how parents can be better advocates and supporters.

What Judges Want: Get a judge's perspective on Game Day routines, including the proper way to utilize tools like flags, signs, and rally towels.

Connect with Meredith Kidd:

• Website: Visit kidcollegiateconsulting.org to book a free 30-minute consultation!

• Team Sessions: Meredith offers specific virtual sessions for cheer and dance teams, as well as help for coaches to decipher judges' comments.

• Instagram: Follow along for more tips and to get your brain thinking about the college process.

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What does it actually take to build a national championship program… from the ground up?

In this episode of Here 4 Cheer, University of New Hampshire Head Coach Scott Rigoli shares the full story behind one of college cheer’s most impressive rises — from taking over a program with no expectations to winning a national title in year one.

He walks through the moment they thought they placed 4th… only to be crowned champions — and how that shock win sparked a culture that continues to grow today.

But this episode goes deeper than one moment.

Scott breaks down:

• How he transitioned from youth, high school, and all-star cheer into college coaching
• What it really takes to build (and rebuild) a program
• The evolution of recruiting — from “skills first” to culture-first
• How UNH became a destination for athletes who once felt they had to leave New England
• Why buy-in, work ethic, and love for the sport matter more than talent alone
• The reality of coaching — leadership, adversity, and long-term vision

This is a must-listen for athletes, coaches, and anyone trying to build something meaningful — on or off the mat.

Hosted by Megan Gomarlo

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What does it really take to win at the highest level of college cheerleading?

On this episode of Here 4 Cheer, Megan Gomarlo sits down with legendary Morehead State head coach Mark Coleman — 21-time national champion — to break down the mindset, culture, and pressure behind one of the most dominant programs in the sport. This is an unfiltered look at what separates good from elite.

💥 Why Morehead athletes are “built different” 💥 The truth about pressure, expectations, and nationals 💥 Why winning is hard… but repeating is even harder 💥 How championship culture is actually created (and protected) 💥 What coaches and athletes NEED to hear

If you’re an athlete, coach, or cheer parent — this episode will change how you think about success.

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