University of South Florida All Girl head coach Sandy Clarke joins Megan on Here 4 Cheer to talk about the mindset, grit, leadership, and authenticity that helped transform USF All Girl into one of the most recognized programs in college cheerleading.

Sandy shares why USF continues to embrace the tryout process, why athletes need to own their college cheer journey, and what she has learned through both winning and losing. She also opens up about coaching alongside her husband Layton, raising a family immersed in cheerleading, developing leaders without naming captains, and creating a culture where three competition teams still operate as one team.

With five national titles in four years, Sandy knows what winning looks like—but some of her biggest lessons have come from the years they didn't win.

From “sometimes you win, sometimes you learn” to being unapologetically different, this conversation goes far beyond hitting a routine. It’s about building athletes, developing people, and creating something bigger than yourself.

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Brantley Jittu’s journey in cheerleading is about so much more than competition.

From discovering all-star cheer as a six-year-old to becoming a respected choreographer, coach, consultant, and business owner, Brantley has built his career around helping others believe in themselves and reach their potential.

In this episode of Here 4 Cheer with Megan Gomarlo, Brantley opens up about growing up as a male cheerleader in the South, facing bullying and death threats simply for being himself, and learning to embrace who he was and what he loved.

He also shares the lessons that shaped him as a leader—including the advice from his childhood coach that taught him, “not everybody’s journey is the same” and that you can accomplish more by inspiring people than by tearing them down.

Brantley and Megan also dive into:

• Building a career in the cheer industry • The importance of mentorship and developing the next generation • Leadership and creating a positive gym culture • The business side of running a successful cheer program • Why gyms need to invest in training, choreography, music, and athletes—not just appearances • Helping coaches, gym owners, judges, and choreographers grow • Brantley’s vision for making cheer a place where people can believe in themselves and find their place

At the heart of the conversation is Brantley’s belief that success isn't just about winning. It's about opening doors for other people and creating an impact that continues long after you're gone.

This is a conversation about courage, leadership, purpose, and the power of cheer to change lives.

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In this short episode of Here 4 Cheer, Megan Gomarlo explores the idea of the “domestique”—a cyclist whose job is to support a teammate, sacrifice their own opportunity to win, and help someone else succeed.

Megan connects that idea to cheerleading and asks us to recognize the athletes, coaches, staff, and teammates who quietly make everyone around them better.

From arriving early and staying late to giving up the spotlight, bringing energy, supporting teammates, and stepping into whatever role the team needs, these are the people who embody “we over me.”

Megan also shares three practical ways coaches can celebrate these teammates in practice:

• The Empty Chair • The Invisible Teammate • The “I Saw You” Circle

It’s a short episode, but an important reminder: great teams aren’t built only by stars—they’re built by people who help others rise.

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