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Amanda Gaines & Melissa McGhee on Leaks, Legacy, and Leadership | No Counts Given #1

With the University of Minnesota ‪@gophersports‬ and The Ohio State University ‪@ohiostatedanceteam3290‬ we have Amanda Gaines and Melissa McGhee! #podcast #universityofminnesota #theohiostateuniversity #danceteamunion #uda Major THANK YOU to our Sponsor, ‪@DanceTeamUnion‬. Head to www.danceteamunion.com to learn more about Summer Camps, Regionals and Nationals! Follow us: @nocountsgiven on social media platforms, or visit our website www.nocountsgiven.com Follow Melissa McGhee and The Ohio State University Dance Team @mmcghee65 @ohiostatedanceteam Follow Amanda Gaines and the University of Minnesota Dance Team @amandagaines_ @uofmdanceteam Follow Kyle Rush, host of No Counts Given ‪@itskylerush‬ In this episode of No Counts Given, we're joined by two powerhouses in the collegiate dance world: Melissa McGhee from The Ohio State University and Amanda Gaines from the University of Minnesota. We dive into the social media "rivalry" between OSU and UMN, explore the evolving landscape of UDA Nationals, and discuss what it takes to set the standard in competitive college dance. From training with intention to the impact of choreographic choices like switching from “This Woman’s Work” to “Lose Yourself to breaking down the controversial leaked OSU Pom video, debate artistry vs. athleticism, and talk about the future of Pom, recruiting practices, and navigating the elite dance team world. Whether you're a coach, dancer, alum, or fan of performance cheer and college dance teams, this episode delivers unmatched behind-the-scenes access and perspective from two of the sport’s most respected voices. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-0:09 Episode Intro  0:10-1:04 Flight Contest for 2026 DTU Nationals 1:05-4:10 Welcome to No Counts Given  4:11-6:26  Amanda Gaines and Melissa McGhee Intro 6:27-7:45 Who is Amanda Gaines?  7:46-8:33 Who is Melissa McGhee? 8:34-14:15 Respected Rivalry between University of Minnesota and The Ohio State University 14:16-19:55 The Ohio State University 2025 Leaked Video 19:56-24:12 University of Minnesota Change from “This Womans Work” to “Lose Yourself”  24:13-25:14 Dance Team Union: Your Voice Matters! 25:15-29:13 Artistry or Athletism?  29:14-32:51 Setting a Category Standard for UDA Nationals 32:52-35:00 The Ohio State University Giving Up Pom!?  35:01-38:08 Common College Dance Team Recruiting 38:09-41:46 Being the “Standard” for Dance Team  41:47-44:16 TRAIN WITH INTENTION! 44:17-47:59 Competition Restrictions and Limitations  48:00-52:17 Kyle is TIRED! Performance Cheer or Dance Team?! 52:18-53:30 Thank you Melissa McGhee and Amanda Gaines!  53:31-54:42 Episode Closing