In this conversation, Kevin Jones discusses the upcoming Tournament of Champions, an invite-only cheerleading event that focuses on recognizing teams based on their skill level rather than age or division. He explains the selection process for teams, the competition format, and the significance of the event's timing and location. Additionally, he introduces the new mascots, Rex and Ruby, and highlights the collaboration with the Glow Tour. The conversation also touches on the All-Star Premieres and the new send-off events designed to celebrate teams before their end-of-season competitions. Kevin shares his perspective on the evolving landscape of cheerleading events and the opportunities they create for athletes.

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In this episode, Kristen talks about what it means to stay grounded when the world — and the cheer industry — feels chaotic. From lighting candles and eating chocolate as tiny acts of rebellion against overwhelm, to navigating the nonstop noise of Pinterest-perfect hair and competition season intensity, this is part life reset and part cheer industry deep dive. She covers updates in the industry, including NCAA status for one part of the sport, and recent tension between Rebel and Varsity.

She breaks down:

• Why every cheer event brand operates differently (and why that matters)

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• The Pro Cheer League hitting 1.6 million viewers — and what that signals for the sport

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• The significance of Stunt earning NCAA status

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• The tension between competition and collaboration inside the cheer industry

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https://www.ncaa.org/news/2026/1/16/media-center-ncaa-to-add-four-new-championships.aspx#:~:text=championship:%20Spring%202027.-,What%20they're%20saying:,stunt%2C%20visit%20stuntthesport.org.

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Kristen dives into something we don’t talk about nearly enough: hormones. She breaks down the four phases of a woman’s menstrual cycle and how each one can impact energy, mood, focus, and performance — both on and off the mat. This episode is all about awareness over judgment, and learning to work with our bodies instead of being frustrated by them. Kristen encourages athletes (and moms) to extend a little more grace, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and find simple ways to support physical and emotional well-being throughout the month.

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Mentioned in this episode:

https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/healtharticle.phases-of-the-menstrual-cycle

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