010 Leon - How Australia Does Cheer Differently… and Still Wins

What if everything you think you know about cheerleading… depends on where you are in the world?In this episode, I sit down with Leon to unpack what cheer looks like in Australia—and why it’s so different from what we see in North America. From the way programs are built, to how dance and cheer are deeply connected, to coaches taking on choreography themselves… this is a completely different system. And yet—it works!We talk about what it actually takes to grow a sport in a country where there’s no traditional pathway, how teams prepare for international competitions like Summit on a completely different season timeline, and what it means to build athletes not just for routines—but for life.This episode is a reminder that there isn’t just one way to do cheerleading. And sometimes, doing it differently is exactly what leads to success.TakeawaysCheerleading growth in AustraliaChoreography and coaching in cheerleading Mental preparation for competitionsCollaboration and support in the cheerleading communityChapters00:00 The Growth of Cheerleading in Australia14:10 Preparing for Competition20:22 Routine Elements and Impact28:55 Looking Ahead to 2026