Parent Question
What responsibilities do college cheer athletes have beyond performance?
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College cheer athletes are visible representatives of their program. In Episode 42, Ashlie Modabber — who coached college cheer at CSUN — describes how the uniform makes athletes recognizable, which brings responsibility for conduct, leadership and how they treat teammates and the community, not just performance on the floor.
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What that means in practice
Ashlie frames the uniform as a responsibility: once athletes put it on, people know who they are and which program they represent.
This connects to what college coaches discussed in Episode 38 — character, coachability and online presence matter alongside skill.
For parents of younger athletes, the habits that matter in college — accountability, being a good teammate, thoughtful social media — start long before recruiting.
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Ashlie Modabber — Golden State Grit
Episode 42
Former college coach on visibility, leadership and accountability for college cheer athletes.
Last reviewed 2026-10-08
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