Episode 4 – Dan Weaver | Building a National Championship Culture

In this episode of the Here 4 Cheer Podcast, host [Your Name] welcomes Dan Weaver, Head Coach of the University of Minnesota Cheer Team and 5x National Champion. From starting as a walk-on athlete at the University of Delaware to leading one of the top Division 1A programs in the nation, Dan’s journey is full of lessons for athletes, parents, and coaches.

We talk about:

• What it really takes to get recruited for college cheer

• How being an alternate can shape your leadership and resilience

• Why freshmen must learn to “be okay with being bad” at first

• The difference between a good team and a great team

If you’ve ever dreamed of competing at UCA Nationals, cheering in front of 50,000 fans, or just want a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed at the next level, this episode is for you.