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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 1H 6M

Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 10: Why Cheer Needs More Men | Coach Shaq’s Story

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In Episode 10 of Cheer Dads Unfiltered, we sit down with Coach Shaq. An athlete on Team Reign, a coach at USA Gym and one of the most impactful personalities in our cheer community.What started as a conversation about a Daddy-Daughter stunt class quickly turned into something more profound.Shaq opens up about:• Growing up between football and cheer• Navigating stereotypes as a Black, gay male cheerleader• The emotional journey with his father• Almost walking away from the sport• Why mentorship means everything to him• What he hopes young athletes will say about him years from nowThis episode is honest, vulnerable and powerful.If you’re a cheer parent, athlete, coach or a dad trying to show up better this one will hit.We’re grateful to Shaq for trusting us with his story.🎙 Watch full episodes on YouTube:@cheerdadsunfiltered📲 Follow us on Instagram for clips, behind-the-scenes, and updates:@cheerdadsunfiltered

In Episode 10 of Cheer Dads Unfiltered, we sit down with Coach Shaq. An athlete on Team Reign, a coach at USA Gym and one of the most impactful personalities in our cheer community.What started as a conversation about a Daddy-Daughter stunt class quickly turned into something more profound.Shaq opens up about:• Growing up between football and cheer• Navigating stereotypes as a Black, gay male cheerleader• The emotional journey with his father• Almost walking away from the sport• Why mentorship means everything to him• What he hopes young athletes will say about him years from nowThis episode is honest, vulnerable and powerful.If you’re a cheer parent, athlete, coach or a dad trying to show up better this one will hit.We’re grateful to Shaq for trusting us with his story.🎙 Watch full episodes on YouTube:@cheerdadsunfiltered📲 Follow us on Instagram for clips, behind-the-scenes, and updates:@cheerdadsunfiltered

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