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Thank you for supporting No Counts Given this past year. I appreciate every single one of you that tune in weekly. I hope you enjoy this 2 hour ONE YEAR B-DAY episode. We couldn’t do this without our sponsors, thank you. Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com Rebel Athletic | www.rebelathleticdance.com Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | www.sharpenupdtt.com Dance Team Supply | www.danceteamsupply.com Today on the show, I’m breaking down IDL Sydney and sharing my overall pre

The divisions everyone’s watching? Yeah… we’re breaking it ALL the way down. In this episode of No Counts Given, we’re diving into the DII, DI Small, and DI Large divisions from The College Classic… where the margins are tight, the pressure is real, and every single detail matters. This is where titles are earned… and where the conversation gets LOUD. Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | www.sharpenupdtt.com Dance Team Supply | www.dance

The divisions that don’t always get the spotlight? Yeah… we’re putting them CENTER STAGE. We couldn't do this without our sponsors: Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | www.sharpenupdtt.com Dance Team Supply | www.danceteamsupply.com Follow No Counts Given on all social media platforms @nocountsgiven and follow our host, Kyle Rush, on all platforms @itskylerush This episode is dedicated to highlighting the athletes, the coaches and the p

Hannah Stutts (@hannahstutts @dtu.therankings) breaks down what it really takes to stand out in the dance and pro cheer world, and it’s not just talent. From her early days in Alabama to performing with a top NFL team, Hannah shares how she built a career by doing what most dancers are told not to do: show her personality. She dives into her journey through studio training, convention circuits, and pro cheer, revealing how each step shaped her resilience, confidence, and grow

Most teams are chasing perfection… but the programs winning RIGHT NOW are chasing something deeper. In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush breaks down the biggest global stages in the industry, the ICU World Cheerleading Championships and USASF Dance Worlds, and why these events are quietly reshaping the future of dance teams and “performance cheer”. From Team USA’s dominance to the rise of international programs leveling up FAST, this episode dives into how choreograp

In this episode, Coach Annie Rose Carroll takes us inside the rise of Baylor Dance, from her transition into coaching to building a program that’s both competitive and culture-driven. But this conversation doesn’t stop at Baylor… We’re also diving into some of the most talked-about conversations in the dance team world right now, from division shakeups to the pressure being placed on dancers earlier than ever. This one balances insight, honesty, and a little bit of chaos… exa

The College Classic 2026, it's a wrap! Here are some of my final thoughts... See you next year! We couldn’t do this without our sponsors, thank you. Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com Rebel Athletic | www.rebelathleticdance.com Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | www.sharpenupdtt.com Dance Team Supply | www.danceteamsupply.com Follow No Counts Given on all social media platforms @nocountsgiven and follow our host, Kyle Rush, on all platforms @itskylerush

The Pom division just got flipped upside down. In this episode of No Counts Given, we break down the Top Pom teams competing at The College Classic based on actual data, historical results, and what the scoresheet really rewards. From returning champion Ohio University to rising threats like Central Michigan, Oregon, and Baylor, we’re diving into what each team did in 2025, where they hit, where they missed, and what they need to fix if they want to win this season. Dance Tea

Rochester isn’t just winning titles… They're building a legacy. In this episode, we sit down with Coach Lisa Niskar to unpack the evolution of one of the most dominant programs in the game. From a COVID-era rebuild to becoming a national powerhouse, this conversation dives into the culture, discipline, and intentionality that fuel Rochester’s success. We talk about injuries, pressure, leadership, and what it really takes to be an elite athlete. Plus, a candid look at coaching

Rebel vs. Varsity and the Industry Power Plays No One Can Ignore. In this episode, we break down the growing tension between Varsity and Rebel, the business moves shaping today’s cheerleading and dance landscape, and the bigger conversations the industry keeps dancing around. From event access and branding power to the real purpose of novice, intermediate, and advanced divisions, this is an honest look at how competition structure, company politics, and outdated systems can i

Four DTU Nationals coaches pull back the curtain on what really goes down behind the scenes at one of the biggest events in the dance team world. From emotional highs and crushing lows to tough conversations about scoring transparency, judging consistency, and division structure, this roundtable gets real about the competition experience. The coaches break down everything from registration chaos and venue logistics to the pressure teams face on and off the floor, while also t

On this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush breaks down several conversations currently circulating across the dance team industry. We examine the 75/25 Day 1 vs Day 2 scoring split, the expanding OneBeat and Varsity partnership, and UDA’s proposal to restructure the Open division at College Nationals. We also look at the DTU Hip Hop scoring conversation that emerged after Nationals and what it reveals about judging panels, score consistency, and how placements shift betwee

The Battle at DTU Nationals is on full display. In this episode of No Counts Given, we’re putting some of the weekend’s top routines head-to-head and letting you decide who takes the win. No score breakdowns. No judging analysis. Just the routines. Kyle Rush showcases the standout performances from this division and turns it into a challenge for the audience: Who actually won The Battle? Watch the routines, compare the performances, and lock in your prediction before the resu

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the Jazz and Lyrical divisions at Dance Team Union Nationals - the scores, the strategy, and the stories behind the performances. From technical precision and extension control in jazz to emotional execution and musical nuance in lyrical, we’re unpacking what separated the champions from the finalists. We’re talking composition, transitions, difficulty choices, caption strengths, and where certain routines either soared… or left points

Kyle Rush breaks down the 2026 Dance Team Union Nationals Hip Hop and Spirit Showdown divisions with zero fluff and full receipts. From score sheet strategy to the teams that actually understood musicality, spacing, and texture... this is the real conversation behind the numbers. 🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Dance Team Union & Sharpen Up Dance Team Training and let them know No Counts Given sent you! No Counts Given is excited to partner with Rebel At

In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush breaks down the Pom and Kick divisions at Dance Team Union Nationals, going far beyond placements and into what actually separates good from great. What really moves a score? What is “overall impression” actually rewarding? And why is one emotion not enough anymore? Kyle unpacks the DTU Pom score sheet, explains how judges evaluate technique, difficulty, choreography, and thematic clarity, and calls out where teams are leaving poi

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Rebel Athletic, Dance Team Union & Sharpen Up Dance Team Training and let them know No Counts Given sent you! No Counts Given is excited to partner with Rebel Athletic — one of the fastest-growing names in the dance industry. Known for delivering show-stopping costumes to some of the biggest teams in the nation, Rebel creates custom looks for every style, every vision, and every budget. If you're ready to take your team's

In this episode of No Counts Given, Amanda Gaines pulls back the curtain on Minnesota’s emotional nationals run... and we’re not keeping it surface level. We’re talking co-ed divisions. The jazz vs. lyrical debate that refuses to die. Judging transparency and whether teams truly trust the system. The mental toll media attention brings. And yes… the real story behind a Netflix documentary. This is about legacy, leadership, and choosing team over headlines. If you care about wh

In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush breaks down the energy building toward Dance Team Union Nationals, spotlighting three routines already sparking conversation before teams even hit the floor. From Pasco's explosive, texture-driven hip hop to Bingham’s precision-packed jazz and Floyd Central’s legacy-defining pom, this episode digs into what separates contenders from champions. 🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Rebel Athletic, Dance Team Union &

If you’ve ever felt invisible at a recruitment event, this conversation is for you. In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush sits down with Rani and Lindsey, co founders of Sharpen Up, to pull back the curtain on the dance recruitment system and why it only seems to work for about 10% of dancers. Together, they unpack how Sharpen Up has spent season after season intentionally building events where every dancer is seen, coached, and supported rather than lost in overcrowd