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Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 19: Roger Schonder on All-Star Cheer, The Pro League and What Parents Get Completely Wrong
This one’s different.
We sat down with Roger Schonder — co-founder of Stingrays, Team Manager for Atlanta Air (Pro Cheer League), and a 30+ year veteran of all-star cheer — to break down what’s REALLY happening behind the scenes.
From tryouts… to Worlds… to the future of the sport.
If you’re a cheer parent, this episode will change how you see everything.
We cover:
The biggest misconceptions parents have about cheer
What actually determines team selection (it’s not what you think)
The reality of Worlds-level competition
How the Pro Cheer League is changing the game
Why development matters…
The skinny
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