Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 11: Dads Need to Step Up in Competitive Cheer

Cheer Dads Unfiltered · Mar 5, 2026 · 59m

In Episode 11 it’s just the three of us.

No guest

No script

Just real talk

We’re diving into something that doesn’t get talked about enough in competitive cheer:

Where are the dads?

Too often dads show up as the Uber. The wallet. The quiet one in the stands.

But when it comes to our sons?

We’re at every practice. Every game. Every rep.

So why is it different for our daughters?

In this episode we talk about:

• Being present vs. being engaged

• Why dads matter more than we think in this sport

• The uncomfortable dynamic of stepping into a mom-dominated space

• Leading by example inside our own…