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In this episode of After The Routine, Kaitlyn Harvey shares her incredible journey from gymnastics to becoming an 11-year Team Canada cheerleading veteran.
Kaitlyn opens up about her transition from gymnast to elite cheerleader, what it was like to represent Canada on the world stage, and how the sport of cheerleading has evolved across the country. She also shares insight into Team Canada training camps, athlete development, Level 7 skills, and what it takes to support athletes at the highest level.
This conversation explores more than just competition. Kaitlyn reflects on resilience, community, identity after sport, and the opportunities cheerleading can create long after an athlete leaves the floor.
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, or cheerleading professional, this episode offers a powerful look at the future of cheer in Canada and the career paths that can grow from sport.
In this episode, we talk about:
Kaitlyn Harvey’s journey from gymnastics to cheerleadingBecoming an 11-year Team Canada veteranThe evolution of cheerleading in CanadaLevel 7 skills and elite athlete developmentTeam Canada training campsCommunity, leadership, and opportunity in cheerleadingTransition, retirement, and athlete identity after sportAbout After The Routine
After The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition.
Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor.
New episodes release every two weeks.
Subscribe for more conversations with leaders in cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, and the business of sport.
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Have you walked past the judges riser and wondered how they became a judge or why there are so many of them?
In this episode of After The Routine, Gabby Mauro, a seasoned cheerleading judge and coach, shares her journey from competitive figure skating to becoming a leading scorer and judge in cheerleading.She discusses the intricacies of scoring, the importance of understanding the judging process, and how her social media and podcast efforts aim to demystify cheerleading judging for coaches, athletes, and parents.
Gabby's journey from figure skating to cheerleadingThe scoring categories and judging process in cheerleadingCommon misconceptions about cheerleading judgingThe importance of education and collaboration in cheerleadingGabby's new podcast and social media efforts to educate
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ABOUT AFTER THE ROUTINE
After The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor.
New episodes release every two weeks.#Cheerleading #YouthSports #TumblingCoach #CheerCoach #SportsCareers #CheerleadingPodcast #YouthSportsCareers #YouthSportsMarketing #CheerJudges #BeyondTheRiser #CheerPodcast #CheerleadingRules #CheerleadingOpportunities #CheerleadingEducation
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Ever wondered how the emcee and voice of the competition started their career?
In this episode of After The Routine, Nadia Belzy shares her journey from cheerleading athlete to international emcee, highlighting the importance of energy, passion, and diversity in the sport.
Discover her tips for success, behind-the-scenes insights from cheerleading competitions, and her impactful Black History Month project that promotes inclusion.
Key topics include:
- Nadia's journey from athlete to MC
- Tips for aspiring MCs and hosts
- Behind-the-scenes of cheerleading competitions
- The importance of diversity and inclusion of sports
- Her Black History Month project promoting representation
ABOUT AFTER THE ROUTINE
After The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor.
New episodes release every two weeks. -
What does it take to turn your passion for tumbling into a successful career?
In this episode of After The Routine, we sit down with Coach Lain as he shares his journey from graphic design to becoming a mental performance coach specializing in tumbling.
He discusses the importance of understanding fear as a survival signal, the power of micro-dosing discomfort, and practical strategies for coaches, athletes, and parents to improve communication and performance.
Key topics include:
- Understanding fear as a survival signal
- The importance of micro-dosing discomfort
- Effective communication strategies for coaches and athletes
ABOUT AFTER THE ROUTINE
After The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor.
New episodes release every two weeks.
#Cheerleading #YouthSports #TumblingCoach #CheerCoach #SportsCareers #CheerleadingPodcast #YouthSportsCareers #YouthSportsMarketing #CoachLain #Coaching #MentalPerformanceCoach #MentalPerformance -
What does it take to turn a passion for marketing into a powerful career?
In this episode of After The Routine, we sit down with Sara Walsh to explore her journey from athlete to marketing professional, owner of SW Marketing and Creative Designs, and Marketing Manager for Cheer Sport Sharks. She shares her lessons and stresses the importance of passion, relationship-building, and continuous learning in the cheer industry.
ABOUT AFTER THE ROUTINE
After The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor.
New episodes release every two weeks.
#Cheerleading #YouthSports #WomenInSports #CheerCoach #SportsCareers #CheerleadingPodcast #YouthSportsCareers #YouthSportsMarketing #CheerSportSharks #SWMarketing #SaraWalsh #ContentCreation #MarketingTips -
What does it take to turn a passion for cheerleading into a meaningful career?
In this episode of After The Routine, we sit down with Judge Mimi to explore her journey from cheerleader to coach, judge, entrepreneur, and creator of Cheer Starter. She shares how the lessons learned through cheer - leadership, discipline, and resilience - can translate into real opportunities beyond competition.
We also dive into how Mimi built her brand, how she used TikTok and social media to grow her influence in the cheer community, and what athletes, parents, and coaches should understand about career pathways in youth sports.
If you’re involved in cheerleading, dance, or gymnastics, this episode offers insight into how sport can develop transferable skills that open doors to leadership, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact.
This conversation is part of After The Routine, a podcast highlighting professionals in cheer, dance, and gymnastics who have built careers beyond the mat.
About After The RoutineAfter The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor.
New episodes release every two weeks.
#Cheerleading #YouthSports #WomenInSports #CheerCoach #SportsCareers #CheerleadingPodcast #YouthSportsCareers #CheerleadingJudge #JudgeMimi
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What happens when the music stops?
Welcome to After The Routine, a podcast created to explore the real career pathways that exist beyond the mat.
In this introductory episode, your host, Rachelle Provost, shares:
• Why this podcast was created
• The gap in career visibility within the cheer, dance, and gymnastics industry
• Who this platform is for (athletes, parents, and coaches)
• What you can expect from future episodes
• How the skills built in sport translate into long-term career success
• Why we need to close the gap (hint: if you don't know about it, you assume the options don't exist)
This show highlights the professionals who have turned their experience in sport into meaningful careers - from judging and event production to entrepreneurship, leadership, media, and beyond.
Whether you’re:
• An athlete thinking about your future
• A parent investing in your child’s sport (or for yourself!)
• Or a coach guiding the next generation and wanting to make it a long-term, financial option
This podcast is your bridge between competition and career.
New episodes released biweekly. Full video episodes available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
