No Counts Given, powered by Dance Team Union, is the premier podcast for the dance team community. Spotlighting dancers, coaches, judges, and industry leaders shaping the future of the sport. With a bold, authentic, and engaging tone, our episodes deliver insightful interviews, expert analysis, and coverage of major dance team events, coaching shifts, viral moments, and dance team culture. Whether you’re on the sidelines, in the audience, or center stage, No Counts Given keeps you connected, inspired, and in the know.
No Counts Given with Kyle Rush
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No Counts Given, powered by Dance Team Union, is the premier podcast for the dance team community. Spotlighting dancers, coaches, judges, and industry leaders shaping the future of the sport. With a bold, authentic, and engaging tone, our episodes deliver insightful interviews, expert analysis, and coverage of major dance team events, coaching shifts, viral moments, and dance team culture. Whether you’re on the sidelines, in the audience, or center stage, No Counts Given keeps you connected, inspired, and in the know.
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July 9, 2026
MINNESOTA PREMIER TAKES ON NDA POM | TAYLOR VASEK | NCG 70
<p>In this episode of No Counts Given, we sit down with Taylor Vasek, Head Coach of the Minnesota Premier Dance Team at the University of Minnesota, to talk through her journey from dancer to coach and what it takes to lead a competitive program at a high level. From team culture and choreography choices to the pressure of Worlds and NDA, Taylor opens up about the lessons, challenges, and defining moments that have shaped her coaching career.<br /><br />This conversation dives into the details behind building a successful team: creating buy-in, preparing routines with intention, managing competition expectations, and keeping athletes connected to the bigger picture. <br /><br />We couldn't do this without our amazing sponsors of the show:<br /><br />Dance Team Union | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.danceteamunion.com" target="_blank">www.danceteamunion.com</a><br />Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.sharpenupdtt.com" target="_blank">www.sharpenupdtt.com</a><br />Dance Team Supply | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.danceteamsupply.com" target="_blank">www.danceteamsupply.com</a></p>
June 18, 2026
THEMES, TECHNIQUE & DIFFICULTY: JUDGES TELL THE TRUTH | SHAN STAVROPOULOS & RAMONA KITCHING | NCG 67
<p>In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush sits down with Shan Stavropoulos and Ramona Kitching for a deep dive into the world of pom performance, judging, and routine construction.<br /><br />Thank you to our sponsors, this would not be possible without you. <br /><br />Dance Team Union | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.danceteamunion.com" target="_blank">www.danceteamunion.com</a><br />Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.sharpenupdtt.com" target="_blank">www.sharpenupdtt.com</a><br /><br />Pom is more than sharp arms and clean visuals. The routines that truly stand out are the ones that combine technique, musicality, storytelling, staging, and intention in a way that feels clear, elevated, and memorable.<br /><br />Shan, Ramona, and Kyle unpack the evolving expectations of the category and offer insight into how teams can elevate their routines beyond the basics.<br /><br />If you’re ready to better understand the judge’s perspective and what it takes to build a pom routine that actually lands, this conversation is for you.</p>
June 11, 2026
THE BACK TUCK MOMENT NOBODY SAW COMING | TRANSITIONING TO UDA WITH ERIN ALVARADO | NCG 66
<p>In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush sits down with Erin Alvarado, Head Coach of the Texas Tech Dance Team, for an educational conversation on coaching, choreography, and the evolution of competitive dance team performance.<br /><br />We couldn't do this without today's sponsor, Dance Team Union. <br /><br />Dance Team Union | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.danceteamunion.com" target="_blank">www.danceteamunion.com</a> <br /><br />Erin shares her journey from dancer to coach, diving into the mindset, strategy, and creative decisions behind building and leading a successful college dance team program.<br /><br />From full-team skills to intentional routine design, this episode breaks down what it takes to compete at a high level while staying true to your team’s identity.<br /><br />If you’re a coach, athlete, choreographer, or dance team fan looking to better understand the strategy behind elite-level dance team competition, this conversation with Erin Alvarado is packed with insight, perspective, and real coaching takeaways.<br /><br /><b>00:00</b> Coming Up on This Episode<br /><b>00:27</b> From West Virginia to Texas Tech<br /><b>05:02</b> Ad: The Rankings by Dance Team Union<br /><b>06:12</b> Avoiding Burnout When You Love What You Do<br /><b>08:31</b> Consulting for the National Champs, West Virginia<br /><b>11:40</b> Inside One of the Only Full-Time Coaching Jobs<br /><b>12:35</b> Why Texas Tech Switched from NDA to UDA<br /><b>14:49</b> Competing with Team USA Jazz and Pom<br /><b>19:36</b> Like, Comment, and Subscribe!<br /><b>20:10</b> Ad: A Coaches Perspective<br /><b>22:55</b> THE FULL TEAM BACK TUCK MOMENT<br /><b>27:47</b> How You Know an Athlete Is Bought In at Texas Tech<br /><b>30:47</b> Recruiting at Tribe 99 + The Common Recruit Video<br /><b>34:12</b> All Star Growth and How to Succeed at the Top<br /><b>35:11</b> Ad: Road to Nationals<br /><b>35:45</b> Erin’s Advice: Making Finals and Climbing to the Top<br /><b>40:17</b> Conflict of Interest? + Erin’s New Superpower: Staging<br /><b>42:36</b> Trends Shaping the Dance Team Industry<br /><b>43:30</b> What’s Next for Texas Tech Pom<br /><b>45:21</b> Blending Artistry with the Sport of Dance<br /><b>49:22</b> Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://NoCountsGiven.com" target="_blank">NoCountsGiven.com</a> + See You Next Week</p>
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