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The MotUS Edge

The MotUS Edge

By: Stacy Rowe | Cole Stott | Kevin Brubaker | Casey Jones
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 The MotUS Edge Podcast is the go-to cheerleading business podcast for cheer, dance, and youth sports leaders who want to grow smarter—not just louder. Hosted by Stacy Rowe (multi-award-winning author published under S.R. Fabrico), alongside Casey Jones, Cole Stott, and Kevin Brubaker, the show delivers real-world conversations for gym owners who are serious about leadership, longevity, and impact. Each week, we dive into cheer gym business strategies, how to grow a cheer gym, and proven cheer gym marketing tips, straight from gym owners, industry experts, and business leaders who've been in the trenches. From gym owner leadership training, staff training for gym owners, and cheer gym delegation strategies, to athlete development, culture, and sustainable systems—this is a cheer business podcast built for people running real businesses. Whether you own an all-star cheer gym, manage a dance studio, or lead a youth sports program, you'll gain actionable insights, cheerleading practice tips, and all-star cheer advice that help you build stronger teams on and off the mat. More than strategy, The MotUS Edge is a cheerleading leadership podcast and cheerleading community podcast—connecting the people shaping the future of the sport. If you're looking for honest conversations, proven growth strategies, and leadership lessons that actually work, The MotUS Edge Podcast is where the cheer, dance, and youth sports industry comes to learn, grow, and lead. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • How Do Coaches Lead Teams Through Loss and Disappointment?

    How Do Coaches Lead Teams Through Loss and Disappointment?
    Feb 18 2026
    n this deeply human episode, Stacy Rowe and Kevin Brubaker open up about leadership in the hardest moments — from heartbreaking personal loss to championship disappointments that shake a team to its core. They share raw stories, including Stacy's iconic "Angel Routine," Kevin's journey after losing his longtime coaching partner, and the lessons every coach, parent, and athlete needs when life doesn't follow the script. If you lead anyone — on a mat, a stage, or in a business — this conversation will steady your hand and strengthen your heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9wuhUZHUdY ******************************************* Connect with the MotUS Team: Online | www.joinmotus.com Email | info@joinmotus.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/joinmotus Instagram | @joinmotus ******************************************* Prime Alliance www.theprimealliance.com www.theoneprimefinals.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/theoneprimefinals Instagram | @theoneprimefinals ******************************************* Be sure to check out our other projects too: S.R. Fabrico Author • www.srfabrico.com Cheerfest • www.cheerfest.com The CheerExpo • www.thecheerexpo.com Stage 8 Dance Brands - www.stage8dancebrands.com ******************************************* Production by Clanton Creative www.clantoncreative.com Custom Music through CheerSounds
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    32 mins
  • Did Too Many Rules and Divisions Break Cheer?

    Did Too Many Rules and Divisions Break Cheer?
    Feb 11 2026

    Is competitive cheerleading really too expensive—or are we asking the wrong questions?

    On this episode of The MotUS Edge Podcast, Stacy Rowe and Casey Jones sit down with Roger Schonder of Stingray All-Stars for a candid, no-nonsense conversation about rising costs, division overload, culture buy-in, youth sports comparisons, and what's truly shaping the future of cheerleading.

    From tough leadership decisions to the evolution of college and professional cheer, this episode pulls back the curtain on where the industry's been—and where it's headed.

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    Connect with the MotUS Team:

    Online | www.joinmotus.com

    Email | info@joinmotus.com

    Facebook | www.facebook.com/joinmotus

    Instagram | @joinmotus

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    Prime Alliance

    www.theprimealliance.com

    www.theoneprimefinals.com

    Facebook | www.facebook.com/theoneprimefinals

    Instagram | @theoneprimefinals

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    Be sure to check out our other projects too:

    S.R. Fabrico Author • www.srfabrico.com

    Cheerfest • www.cheerfest.com

    The CheerExpo • www.thecheerexpo.com

    Stage 8 Dance Brands - www.stage8dancebrands.com

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    Production by Clanton Creative www.clantoncreative.com

    Custom Music through CheerSounds
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    58 mins
  • Why Is Emotional Intelligence Critical for Gym Owners and Leaders?

    Why Is Emotional Intelligence Critical for Gym Owners and Leaders?
    Feb 4 2026

    When tempers flare, emotions run wild, and the cheer world gets loud, great leaders learn to stay steady. In this MotUS Edge episode, Stacy Rowe and Casey Jones unpack real stories and hard-earned lessons on emotional intelligence—from reading the room to handling parent chaos to leading with heart and logic. Whether you're coaching, directing a program, or keeping your gym afloat, this episode gives you the mindset tools to lead with strength, grace, and a whole lot of humanity.

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    Connect with the MotUS Team:

    Online | www.joinmotus.com

    Email | info@joinmotus.com

    Facebook | www.facebook.com/joinmotus

    Instagram | @joinmotus

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    Prime Alliance

    www.theprimealliance.com

    www.theoneprimefinals.com

    Facebook | www.facebook.com/theoneprimefinals

    Instagram | @theoneprimefinals

    *******************************************

    Be sure to check out our other projects too:

    S.R. Fabrico Author • www.srfabrico.com

    Cheerfest • www.cheerfest.com

    The CheerExpo • www.thecheerexpo.com

    Stage 8 Dance Brands - www.stage8dancebrands.com

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    Production by Clanton Creative www.clantoncreative.com

    Custom Music through CheerSounds
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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