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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 45 MIN

The Team Culture Behind a State Champion Cheer Program

from The Champion Within: Build Confidence, Elevate Performance, and Hit Your Goals · host Kate McCauley | Mental Toughness Mindset Coach for Athletes, Leaders and High Performers

Book a mental toughness mindset training team workshop, or corporate speaking engagement:  https://www.champion-within.com In this episode, we explore the power of mindset, team culture, and mental toughness through the inspiring stories of cheerleading coaches and athletes. Discover how purpose, trust, and mental work elevate performance and build a resilient team. Kate McCauley chats with high school New York state champion cheer coaches, Brianna Crispo and Elisa Santobello from Tuckahoe High School in New York.  CONNECT with Brianna and Elisa  91Force Stunt & Tumble in Lower WestChester, NY on IG: 91forcestunttumble New York State Champion Cheer Coaches at Tuckahoe HS IG: https://www.instagram.com/tuckahoe_cheer/   CONNECT with Kate McCauley:   IG https://www.instagram.com/the.champion_within   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-mccauley-danu   Book a Mental Toughness Mindset Training Appointment: https://www.champion-within.com/ Book corporate a speaking engagement or workshop on performance: https://www.kate-mccauley.com     Chapters: 00:00 Building a Cathedral: The Importance of Purpose in Team Culture02:49 Introducing the Coaches: Passion and Purpose in Cheerleading06:02 The Missing Piece: Mental Toughness in Cheerleading09:03 The Role of a Mental Performance Coach12:00 The Impact of Coaches: Lessons from the Past14:58 Tough Love and Support: Coaching Styles and Their Effects17:59 The Power of Team Connection and Leadership20:50 Challenges of Cheerleading: Balancing Performance and Support23:49 The Pressure of Competition: Expectations and Mindset27:00 Trusting the Process: Overcoming Perfectionism in Performance27:42 Emotional Resilience in Competition30:06 The Journey to Opening a Cheer Gym34:09 Community Needs and Gym Vision39:54 Building a Cheerleading Legacy43:31 The Champion Within: A Cliffhanger Moment Philadelphia, Pa Kate McCauley, Mental Toughness Mindset Coach In-person and nationwide virtually 

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