
Press and Media appearances
As a bestselling author and international speaker, Joanna Gamper Cuthbert is regularly invited to share her expertise on athlete welfare and culture change across international conferences, podcasts, and media platforms
Speaking engagements
Sports Technology Alliance Conference — Speaker on how we can harness technology to improve safeguarding and athlete welfare education.
Everything in Sport – Women’s Edition — Key note speaker (2025) and panellist (2024 and 2019) alongside Baroness Tani Grey-Thompson and other high profile guests, on athlete welfare and culture change in sport.
Howden’s National Safeguarding Conference — Panellist in discussion on the topic of Position of Trust alongside safeguarding experts from the world of sport.
Future Cheer Flight School — Delivered training to coaches and programme leaders in Cheerleading and Dance on athlete welfare in cheerleading.
International Cheer Union Federation Workshops — Led workshops on safeguarding and welfare at the global governing body level.
International Women’s Day Events — Speaker on leadership, safeguarding, and empowering female athletes.
School & College Career Talks — Inspiring young people with career pathways in sport, safeguarding, and leadership, including multiple appearances on career panels for The Changing Education Group
https://youtu.be/q905EgrwJsY?feature=shared
Podcasts & Interviews
The Great Coaches Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/69wRJ3jm5f56hQKYjcwUq9?si=NxPSgmQ4Rly4MV-kOYq7sw
MotUS Edge Podcast
https://youtu.be/qZOj5VtTyYA?feature=shared
The Gymnastics Growth Show
Cheer Up: The Podcast
Let’s Talk Cheer
Bear Drylls’ Tumble Hub
Total Gym Reset
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PBZMVO7kGxR3E3l2UEW67?si=2krMKXhzQJGpHqARvNb9Ig
The Cheerleading Junkie
Published Articles
"Teen Spirit: The Rise of Cheerleading" - We Are Girls in Sport
An article discussing the growth and empowerment of young women through cheerleading, emphasizing the sport's role in developing life skills and confidence.
"Safeguarding: The Essential Steps to Keep Your Team Safe" - Cheer Conditioning Academy
An article giving practical tips for cheerleading coaches on how to develop your child safeguarding policy
www.cheerconditioning.academy/single-post/safeguarding-cheerleading-dance
"5 Things You Need to Know About the Sport of Cheerleading" - LinkedIn
This article went viral in 2020. A LinkedIn article highlighting key aspects of cheerleading, offering insights into the sport's dynamics and its impact on athletes.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-things-you-need-know-sport-cheerleading-2020-joanna-gamper-cuthbert/
Media Mentions
Squad Safe book review - Performance in Mind
High profile sports psychologist Josephine Perry reviewed and recommended Squad Safe for her popular website Performance in Mind
https://performanceinmind.co.uk/2025/02/08/book-review-squad-safe-by-joey-gamper-cuthbert/
"Squad Safe: A Practical Guide to Athlete Welfare and Culture Change in Cheerleading"
- Ann Craft Trust
A feature reviewing Squad Safe, highlighting the book's focus on leadership development and embedding safeguarding best practices to create a positive future for cheerleading culture.
www.cheerconditioning.academy/single-post/safeguarding-cheerleading-dance