100+ National Titles: Hank Light & Kim Gaskin on Building a Cheer Dynasty скачать в хорошем качестве

100+ National Titles: Hank Light & Kim Gaskin on Building a Cheer Dynasty

In this episode: In this episode of Here for a Cheer, we sit down with two titans of the industry: Hank Light and Kim Gaskin. Hank is a legendary choreographer with over 100 UCA National titles and a history as one of the original All-Star gym owners. Kim is the head coach of Burlington Township, celebrating 36 years of coaching and five NHSCC titles. From meeting at a pool bar before Nationals to building a decades-long friendship, Hank and Kim discuss what it takes to build a program that lasts. They dive deep into the relationship between coach and choreographer, why "winning is a luxury," and how to navigate the modern challenges of coaching Gen Z athletes. In This Episode, We Cover: The Origin Story: How Hank and Kim met and why Hank helped Burlington Township when they had zero resources. Parent Management: Kim’s strategy of holding mandatory monthly parent meetings to explain the "why" behind the discipline. Choreography Reality Check: Hank explains why choreography is actually 75% coaching and why you need to let a routine "marinate" before changing it. Leadership & Culture: How to build leaders who aren’t afraid to hold their teammates accountable. The "Rule Book" Gap: Why new coaches must stop relying solely on choreographers and learn the rules themselves. Resilience: Kim shares her journey as a breast cancer survivor and how her cheer family helped her through it. Key Quotes: "Winning is a luxury, that's not a goal... Making good humans is a full-time job." — Hank Light "You either win or you learn... what's wrong with learning?" — Kim Gaskin "Change it if it needs change. But... give it a chance." — Hank Light Timestamps (Suggested): 0:00 - Intro: Meeting Cheer Legends Hank Light & Kim Gaskin 2:48 - The History of River Cities All-Stars 7:46 - The "Pool Bar" Story: How Hank & Kim Met 12:27 - 36 Years at Burlington: Building a Legacy 18:12 - The Evolution of NHSCC (40 Years of Nationals) 23:38 - Dealing with Parents: The Monthly Meeting Strategy 27:27 - Coach vs. Choreographer: Stop Changing the Routine! 32:20 - Why Coaches Must Know the Rule Book 39:14 - How Leaders are Built, Not Born 50:19 - Work-Life Balance & Surviving Breast Cancer Guest: Kim Gaskin, Hank Light About Here 4 Cheer: Here 4 Cheer celebrates the athletes, families, and professionals who make All-Star cheerleading so special. Whether you’re a coach, cheer parent, or just a fan of the sport, this podcast is for you. Here 4 Cheer celebrates the athletes, families, and professionals who make All-Star cheerleading so special. Whether you’re a coach, cheer parent, or just a fan of the sport, this podcast is for you. Produced by: Julio Del Sesto