Champ Chat
Champ Chat
Podcast Description
Champ Chat is a new podcast hosted by Celia Kiogima, senior director of Champion Cheerleading, alongside semi-regular co-host and husband Carter Kiogima. Together, they sit down to explore what it truly means to be a coach in today’s cheer and STUNT world.
Whether it's coaching the big championship moments or the smaller daily ones that define team culture, Champ Chat is a raw and real conversation that lifts the curtain on the mindset, preparation, and heart it takes to build not just better athletes – but better humans.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as coaching philosophy, mentorship, team dynamics, and personal growth. Specific episodes examine the importance of support systems in 'Support in Sync', leadership lessons in 'No Fear', and the mentor-student relationship in 'More Than a Trophy'. The show highlights the emotional experiences and daily challenges faced by coaches and athletes, with a strong emphasis on personal connections.
Champ Chat is a new podcast hosted by Celia Kiogima, senior director of Champion Cheerleading, alongside semi-regular co-host and husband Carter Kiogima. Together, they sit down to explore what it truly means to be a coach in today’s cheer and STUNT world.
Whether it’s coaching the big championship moments or the smaller daily ones that define team culture, Champ Chat is a raw and real conversation that lifts the curtain on the mindset, preparation, and heart it takes to build not just better athletes – but better humans.
Welcome back to Champ Chat!
Join hosts Celia and Carter Kiogima as they reflect on the 2025–2026 Champion Cheerleading season and look forward to the exciting summer ahead. They are joined by Champion's Marketing & Media Intern Makiah Frances, to discuss the stories being told behind the camera, the evolution of the Champion Cheerleading this past year, and what success looks like beyond the scoreboard.
In this episode, the team explores:
• Reflections on season highlights, major milestones, and the lessons learned from a year of transition.
• The unique dynamics of working and parenting together while running Champion.
• An exclusive look at upcoming summer camps, projects, and the future vision for Champion Cheerleading.
Whether you are a long-time member of the Champion family or new to the community, tune in to celebrate the journey of building champions—on and off the mat.
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