Saving Your Sanity During Competition Season

Competition season is here—don’t just survive it, thrive. In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton shares 10 battle-tested tips to make comp days smoother, calmer, and more successful for cheer gym owners and coaches. You’ll learn how to delegate non-coaching tasks, systemize your pre-comp and day-of communications, book cleanup/choreo help early, fuel yourself with a real comp-day meal plan, script routines to read the score sheet like a pro, and assign social media coverage so every team gets seen. What you’ll take away: A step-by-step delegation plan so you can focus on athletes when it matters most. Plug-and-play systems for itineraries, parent messages, and day-of updates. When to schedule choreo cleanups and guest coaches so you’re not scrambling later. A realistic comp-day nutrition plan that keeps your energy steady all weekend. How to script skills to protect difficulty and make smarter AccuScore conversations. Content assignments for staff that fill your feed with quality photos and video. Perfect for cheer gym owners, head coaches, and program directors who want fewer fires, better performances, and a calmer staff experience—week after week.