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Genna Rose and Antonette Phelps take a deep look at the world of MHSAA Competitive Cheer with interviews, analysis, and more. New episodes are available every week! Presented by Lawrence Technological University & the MHSAA


    • Mar 8, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    State Finals Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 28:45


    Co-hosts Antonette Phelps and Sydney Cariel were on location for the 2022 MHSAA Competitive Cheer State Finals. After the competitions ended, they got together to recap the action.Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award.--Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.comCheck out Grand Rapids' newest G-League team, the Grand Rapids Gold! Get your tickets today: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/11232Learn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officialsLearn more about BCAM's 'One Team' Unity Campaign at https://www.bcam.org/one-team-unity-promotion/Check out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangersOr visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level.Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTWOr learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.comNominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

    Bella Lulaj and Grace Byrne - Notre Dame Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 14:42


    This week on Ready, Set, Cheer, co-hosts Antonette Phelps and Sydney Cariel are joined by Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy cheerleaders, Bella Lulaj and Gracy Byrne.Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award.--Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs, including Cheerleading & Dance, at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.comLearn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officialsCheck out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangersOr visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level.Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTWOr learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.comNominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

    Dr. Steven Zavinsky - Detroit Medical Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 9:13


    This week on Ready, Set, Cheer, Sydney Cariel sits down with DMC Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Podiatric Surgeon, Dr. Steven Zavinsky, to talk about some of the common cheer injuries, how to recover from them properly, and how to prevent them altogether.Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award.--Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs, including Cheerleading & Dance, at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.comLearn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officialsCheck out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangersOr visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level.Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTWOr learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.comNominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

    Mary Milke - North American Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 31:46


    This week on Ready, Set, Cheer, co-hosts Antonette Phelps & Sydney Cariel are joined by the owner of North American Spirit, Mary Milke. Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award.--Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs, including Cheerleading & Dance, at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.comLearn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officialsCheck out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangersOr visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level.Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTWOr learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.comNominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

    Kathy Westdorp - MHSAA Assistant Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 25:06


    This week on Ready, Set, Cheer, co-hosts Antonette Phelps & Sydney Cariel are joined by MHSAA Assistant Director Kathy Westdorp.Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award.--Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs, including Cheerleading & Dance, at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.comLearn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officialsCheck out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangersOr visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level.Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTWOr learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.comNominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

    Amber Hauck - Carleton Airport & Katelynne Zipfel - Flat Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 32:38


    We've got two guests on the podcast this week, head coaches Amber Hauck of Carleton Airport & Katelynne Zipfel of Flat Rock. Sydney & Antonette talk with them about their team's season so far, competing in the Huron League, and preparing for the MHSAA State Tournament.--Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs, including Cheerleading & Dance, at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.comLearn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officialsCheck out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangersOr visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level.Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTWOr learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.comNominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

    Marcie VanderEyk - West Middle School (Rochester)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 28:31


    Antonette Phelps rides solo this week and kicks off Ready, Set, Cheer talking about Huron League Cheer and giving a preview of what to expect on the show later in the season.Then we welcome back Marcie VanderEyk of West Middle School. Marcie joined the show last year on the MSU Alumni episode, but this time she's back to talk about coaching middle school cheer at West Middle School in Rochester Hills.Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award.—Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs, including Cheerleading & Dance, at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.comLearn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officialsCheck out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangersOr visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level.Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTWOr learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.comNominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

    Kelli Matthes - Richmond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 18:10


    Before kicking this episode off, co-hosts Antonette Phelps and Sydney Cariel take us through some of the Competitive Cheer highlights that you can find across the State Champs! Network.Then we're joined by Richmond head coach Kelli Matthes to talk about her journey in cheerleading & coaching, having a rivalry with someone you've coached, Richmond's season so far and expectations for the year, and so much more!Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, DAC Athlete of the Year Award, and the Goodman Acker Law Firm.

    Tricia Williams & Christina Swansey - Total Effect Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 21:24


    Co-hosts Antonette Phelps and Sydney Cariel are joined by head coaches Tricia Williams of Stoney Creek and Christina Swansey of Grand Blanc. Tricia and Christina work with Total Effect Cheer to help cheerleading teams with things like choreography, technical skills, and more. We also talk with them about their teams and competing in the MHSAA.Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker Law Firm, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

    Kellie Brisson - Henry Ford II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 39:05


    This week on Ready, Set, Cheer, hosts Antonette Phelps and Sydney Cariel are joined by the Head Cheer Coach at Henry Ford II High School in Sterling Heights, Kellie Brisson.We kick things off by getting to know Kellie and understanding her background in the sport of Competitive Cheer and setting the record straight on the MAC & OAA conference. We look at some of the top teams in the MAC Conference and some of the complications the come with competing in the age of COVID-19, and so much more!Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

    Welcome Back for Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 14:27


    Ready, Set, Cheer is back and now a part of State Champs! W - a new initiative at State Champs! to highlight women's athletics!Antonette Phelps returns to host and is joined by the newest member of the SC! W team, Sydney Cariel, for season 2. This week, we kick things off by getting to know Sydney and her background in sports and Antonette looks back at some of her favorite moments from season 1.We close things out with a quick preview of what to expect this year, both on the podcast and on the mat. Get a sneak peek at some of our upcoming guests and much more!Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA and the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

    State Finals Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 29:37


    Genna Rose and Antonette Phelps are back for the season finale of Ready, Set, Cheer. This week, they'll recap the MHSAA Competitive Cheer State Finals and give their final thoughts on the 2020-2021 season.Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

    Senior Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 65:03


    We've got a slightly different episode this week. After recapping some of the results from Cheer Districts, hosts Genna Rose and Antonette Phelps are joined by four seniors, Carly Schultz & Claire Crutchfield from Rochester Adams and Haylee Jent & Kylee Dietz from Allen Park, to talk about their senior season.Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

    Staci Myers - Pewamo Westphalia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 44:29


    This week on Ready, Set, Cheer, hosts Genna Rose and Antonette Phelps sit down with Pewamo Westphalia cheerleading coach Staci Myers to talk about her cheerleading background and history with the team and their upcoming competitions this season.Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

    Health & Wellness with the DMC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 23:04


    On this episode of Ready, Set, Cheer, we've got a double dose of DMC. We kick off the podcast with an interview from the Hangtime Michigan podcast. Lorne Plant sat down with Dr. Manuel Schubert of the DMC to talk about ACL Injuries and how to prevent them. Then Dr. Steven Zavinsky sat down with Genna Rose and Antonette Phelps to talk about what athletes, coaches, and parents need to know about preventing foot injuries and how to treat them when you get them.Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, DAC Athlete of the Year Award, and the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

    Julie Goodwin - Allen Park Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 33:43


    This week, we're joined by Allen Park Cheerleading Coach Julie Goodwin to talk about her team, her support system, and coaching through a pandemic.Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, the DAC Athlete of the Year Award, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

    Dr. Jason Novetsky - Champion Mindset Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 32:38


    Being an athlete is about more than just your physicality, there is an undeniable mental aspect as well. So this week on the podcast hosts Genna Rose and Antonette Phelps talk with Champion Mindset Group sports psychologist, Dr. Jason Novetsky.Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, the DAC Athlete of the Year Award, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

    Rachel Stahlik - MHSAA Cheer Official

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 32:19


    This week on Ready, Set, Cheer, Genna & Antonette are joined by Rachel Stahlik, an MHSAA Competitive Cheerleading official. We talk with her about how the competitions are judged this year and what some of the new restrictions are with covid.Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

    Lauren Byrd - LTU Cheerleading

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 28:18


    Genna Rose and Antonette Phelps are joined by Lauren Byrd to talk about the LTU Dance Team and the brand new Competitive Cheer Team at Lawrence Technological University. We'll find out what Lauren is looking for in recruits, how she plans to build the program, and what it's like for the university.Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

    Elyse Packard - MSU Cheerleading

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 45:36


    This week on the Ready, Set, Cheer podcast, Genna Rose and Antonette Phelps talk about the wild start to the Cheer season and restrictions on the sport before jumping in to their interview with Michigan State Cheerleading Head Coach Elyse Packard.Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, the DAC Athlete of the Year Award, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

    Michigan State Cheer Alumni

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 46:12


    This week on Ready, Set, Cheer, we talk with 5 alumni of Michigan State Cheerleading who were on the team with our host, Antonette.Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the DAC Athlete of the Year award.

    Brooke Miller - Rochester Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 41:31


    This week, Antonette & Genna catch up with Brooke Miller, head coach for Rochester Adams Cheer, to talk about how the season has been going, what they have to look forward to this year, and about winning the 2020 MHSAA Division 1 Competitive Cheer state championship Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, the MHSAA, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

    Stephanie Beck - Step One Allstar Cheerleaading

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 45:41


    Today on Ready, Set, Cheer, hosts Genna Rose and Antonette Phelps are joined by Step One Allstar Cheerleading's Stephanie Beck to talk about the Step One Allstars and how Competitive Cheerleading in Ohio differs from Michigan.Presented by Lawrence Technological University, the MHSAA, DAC Athlete of the Year Award, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

    Christina Wilson, Brighton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 42:49


    On this episode of Ready, Set, Cheer, Genna and Antonette are joined by Brighton head coach Christina Wilson to talk about her journey in coaching, starting the 2021 season, and much more!This podcast is presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, Hungry Howie's Pizza, the DAC Athlete of the Year, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and EA Graphics.

    Beth Lockhart, Notre Dame Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 42:39


    For our very first interview, we're joined by Beth Lockhart to talk about her journey in coaching, how she ended up at Notre Dame Prep, and how she's built a powerhouse program despite almost no cuts.Presented by Lawrence Technological University, the MHSAA, and the DMC Rehabilitation Center of Michigan.

    Getting to Know the Hosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 21:57


    It's here, the inaugural episode of Ready, Set, Cheer, a Competitive Cheer podcast from your home for High School Sports, State Champs!In this episode, we'll introduce you to our two hosts, Genna Rose & Antonette Phelps, and we'll briefly talk about what you can expect to hear on this podcast. Antonette takes you through her history in the sport, from 8th grade to high school and college, and how the sport has shaped her life. Take a listen and let us know what you want to hear!Presented by Lawrence Technological University, the DMC Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, and the MHSAA

    Introducing Ready, Set, Cheer from State Champs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 2:04


    Join Genna Rose & Antonette Phelps as they dive into thae world of Competitive Cheer. Complete with interviews of coaches, students, alumni, and more!Presented by Lawrence Technological University & the MHSAA

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