Rewarding Technique, Not Just Hype, with Pro Cheer League Official, Lark Wood

About this episode

Kristen interviews Pro Cheer League official Lark Wood about the new competitive cheerleading format and its challenges.

Kristen talks with Pro Cheer League official, Lark Wood, where they discuss the inception of the elements of a Pro Cheer League match, and the challenges faced in establishing a new competitive cheerleading format. They delve into the importance of athlete safety, the collaborative efforts between referees and athletes, and the feedback received on various games. Lark shares insights on the design of games, the excitement surrounding the league, and the community's response to the new format.

People in this episode

Host: Kristen

Guest: Lark Wood

Topics covered

• cheerleading
• athlete safety
• competitive sports
• referees
• community response

Keywords

• Pro Cheer League
• cheerleading format
• athlete safety
• referees
• competitive cheer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pro Cheer League

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