How Do You Run Cheer Tryouts Without Chaos or Costly Mistakes?

Cheer tryouts can make or break your entire season—but are you setting your program up for success or stress? In this episode of The MotUS Edge Podcast, Stacy Rowe and Casey Jones sit down with Nelson De Dios, co-owner of OC All Stars and creator of the CheerSync app, to unpack real-world tryout horror stories, team placement challenges, and the growing pains of running a cheer business. From lost athlete packets to misplacements that impact a full season, this episode dives into the systems, strategies, and tools that help gym owners make smarter, faster, and more confident decisions. You'll also hear how technology like CheerSync is transforming the tryout process—eliminating guesswork, improving communication, and helping coaches build stronger, more competitive teams with less chaos. ✅Perfect For: All-star cheer gym owners, program directors, and coaches who want to streamline tryouts, avoid common team selection mistakes, and build stronger teams while reducing stress for athletes, parents, and staff. Connect with Nelson Here: www.cheersyncapp.com [e-mail] ******************************************* Connect with the MotUS Team: Online | www.themotusedge.com Email | [e-mail] 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