Topics & Interview Ideas

Topics & Interview Ideas

Joanna Gamper Cuthbert is available for interviews, podcasts, panels, and speaking engagements on a range of topics related to youth sport, cheerleading, and athlete welfare. Key areas include:

1. Athlete Welfare & Safeguarding

• How to create safe, supportive environments for young athletes.

• The role of coaches, gyms, and parents in protecting mental and physical health.

• Practical strategies for safeguarding in competitive cheerleading and dance programs.

  
  

2. Culture Change in Sports & Dance

• Building positive team culture and leadership in youth programs.

• Preventing abusive coaching practices and promoting healthy coaching standards.

• Lessons for wider sport and corporate organisations on creating inclusive, high-performing cultures.

  
  

3. Mental Health & Wellbeing

• The impact of sport on young people’s mental health.

• Supporting athletes through pressure, stress, and competitive environments.

• Promoting resilience, confidence, and life skills through cheerleading.

  
  

4. Coaching & Leadership Development

• Guidance for coaches on effective communication and mentorship.

• Professional development for coaches in youth sports and dance.

• How to embed values-based coaching into everyday practice.

  
  

5. Cheerleading Trends & Industry Insight

• Evolution of cheerleading in the UK and internationally.

• Inclusive practices for diverse participation.

• Insights from Joanna’s and national and international experience in the sport

  
  

6. Book-Focused Conversations

• Squad Safe: key lessons and practical takeaways for coaches, gyms, and parents.

• Translating the book’s guidance into actionable strategies in real-world programs.

• Success stories and case studies from clubs implementing culture change.