#19 CHEER PARENTS: How a Cheer Season Actually Works (From Try-Outs to Comps)

Cheer Chapters: Building Cheer Businesses, Coaching Allstar & Accidentally Becoming an Author · Jan 8, 2026 · 8m

Are you thinking about putting your child into cheerleading and wondering what a whole season looks like?

In this episode, I break down the entire cheerleading year — from try-outs to competitions — so you can understand exactly what to expect.

We cover:

✔️ What happens at try-outs

✔️ Team placements

✔️ Training phases

✔️ Choreography and routine building

✔️ Showcase and competition season

✔️ Cheer fees and budgeting

✔️ Balancing cheer with family life

✔️ How to support your athlete at home

Whether you're folding laundry, driving between activities, or trying to figure out if cheer will work…