Off the Mat with RaulD33

Raul Diaz
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The RaulD33 Podcast where we interview guest!

  1. 3d ago ·  Video

    4 Things Parents & Athletes Need to Know Going Into This Season

    Welcome back to Off the Mat! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE! 00:00 Welcome Back and Four Things You Need to Know 00:52 Your Attitude Going Into Practice Matters 04:13 Coaches Have Favorites and Why That's Okay 06:33 Attendance Matters More Than You Think 08:40 The Disrespect of Last-Minute Absences 11:46 Your Choreography Spot is Not Your Final Spot 12:34 How Routines Change Throughout the Season 14:37 Stay Ready and Keep Working on Your Skills 16:08 Body Positions and Flexibility: Start Now 20:31 Bases and Backspots Are Just as Important 23:33 The Transition from Flyer to Base 28:15 Final Thoughts: Relax and Enjoy the Season

    4 Things Parents & Athletes Need to Know Going Into This Season

  2. Jul 21 ·  Video

    "This Mental Block is the Best Thing to Happen to You"

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    "This Mental Block is the Best Thing to Happen to You"

  3. Jul 6 ·  Video

    Woodlands Elite: San Antonio’s Newest Powerhouse

    Woodlands Elite has officially arrived in San Antonio. In this episode, we sit down with the team behind the new location to talk about how it all came together, the vision behind the gym, and what the future looks like as they build the next chapter of Woodlands Elite.  00:00 - Introductions and how it started 03:44 - Why Woodlands Elite? 04:26 - Why San Antonio? 05:50 - Challenges of Opening a gym 08:17 - Do you feel the pressure? 11:02 - How many Teams? 13:10 - Ownership Pressure 15:03 - The coaches’ stories 26:26 - What Does Success Look like for the Year? 30:18 - What Makes You Stand Out as a Coach? 34:44 - What Experience Do We Want For Everyone? 36:54 - Why Should An Athlete Choose WESA? 42:05 - What are You Most Proud of? 49:48 - What Do You Want to be Remembered For?

    Woodlands Elite: San Antonio’s Newest Powerhouse

  4. Mar 25 ·  Video

    How He Became a Director in the Most Competitive Cheer Region

    In this episode of Off the Mat, I sit down with Ryan Chance to talk about his journey from coach to director and what it really takes to make it in the DFW cheer scene. We dive into how competitive this market is, the pressure that comes with it, and what separates great coaches from the rest. Follow me: Instagram: @coachrauld33 TikTok: @rauld33 Snapchat: @rauld33 00:00 - Where he got his start07:08 - Full Time Coaching09:00 - how to grow to be a D1 director11:07 - Coaching in Australia 15:34 - the return to Dallas and managing a staff 21:53 - Advice for Young Coaches24:52 - Working at Champion Cheer - Justin28:36 - what separates good from great athletes?30:43 - Justin location path to success 34:25 - Impacting Athletes when they Graduate 35:33 - Athletes Switching Gyms38:26 - what keeps you coaching?40:01 - Q&A - Flex Division Removal41:51 - Q&A - Does Tumbling Matter for team placement?42:56 - Q&A - How to Navigate Unapproachable Coaches 44:32 - Q&A - Advice for New Gym Owner46:44 - What are you most proud of?48:05 - what do you want to be remembered for?

    How He Became a Director in the Most Competitive Cheer Region

  5. Mar 25

    How He Became a Director in the Most Competitive Cheer Region

    In this episode of Off the Mat, I sit down with Ryan Chance to talk about his journey from coach to director and what it really takes to make it in the DFW cheer scene. We dive into how competitive this market is, the pressure that comes with it, and what separates great coaches from the rest. Follow me: Instagram: @coachrauld33 TikTok: @rauld33 Snapchat: @rauld33 00:00 - Where he got his start 07:08 - Full Time Coaching 09:00 - how to grow to be a D1 director 11:07 - Coaching in Australia 15:34 - the return to Dallas and managing a staff 21:53 - Advice for Young Coaches 24:52 - Working at Champion Cheer - Justin 28:36 - what separates good from great athletes? 30:43 - Justin location path to success 34:25 - Impacting Athletes when they Graduate 35:33 - Athletes Switching Gyms 38:26 - what keeps you coaching? 40:01 - Q&A - Flex Division Removal 41:51 - Q&A - Does Tumbling Matter for team placement? 42:56 - Q&A - How to Navigate Unapproachable Coaches 44:32 - Q&A - Advice for New Gym Owner 46:44 - What are you most proud of? 48:05 - what do you want to be remembered for?

    How He Became a Director in the Most Competitive Cheer Region

  6. Mar 15 ·  Video

    4 Hard Truths Every Cheer Parent Should Know

    In this episode of Off The Mat, I share four hard truths every cheer parent should understand if they want to truly support their athlete. We talk about why kids aren’t always being held back — sometimes they’re being protected, why body positions still matter more than tumbling, why discipline and family support matter when athletes move up levels, and how parent expectations can shape a child’s experience in the sport. This isn’t criticism — it’s an honest perspective from the coaching side about how parents can help their kids succeed, grow, and enjoy the journey. 00:00 - 4 Things Parents need to Hear00:35 - #1: Don’t Ruin the Sport01:51 - The car ride home02:47 - #2: Your athlete isn’t being held back, they are are being protected.04:27 - Proper Athlete Development05:36 - #3: Body Positions are the MOST Important key to flying on a team06:40 - #4: Athletes aren’t complete on Skills Alone09:41 - How to Have a Happy Athlete

    4 Hard Truths Every Cheer Parent Should Know

  7. Mar 14

    4 Hard Truths Every Cheer Parent Should Know

    In this episode of Off The Mat, I share four hard truths every cheer parent should understand if they want to truly support their athlete. We talk about why kids aren’t always being held back — sometimes they’re being protected, why body positions still matter more than tumbling, why discipline and family support matter when athletes move up levels, and how parent expectations can shape a child’s experience in the sport. This isn’t criticism — it’s an honest perspective from the coaching side about how parents can help their kids succeed, grow, and enjoy the journey. 00:00 - 4 Things Parents need to Hear 00:35 - #1: Don’t Ruin the Sport 01:51 - The car ride home 02:47 - #2: Your athlete isn’t being held back, they are are being protected. 04:27 - Proper Athlete Development 05:36 - #3: Body Positions are the MOST Important key to flying on a team 06:40 - #4: Athletes aren’t complete on Skills Alone 09:41 - How to Have a Happy Athlete

    4 Hard Truths Every Cheer Parent Should Know

  8. Feb 22 ·  Video

    NCA is Almost Here. Live on Instagram Answering Your Questions!

    00:00 - NCA Just Around The Corner 00:58 - Cheersport Recap01:46 - Coaching More than the Skills03:34 - Camera Equipment04:06 - Is Game Day cheer still “Real?”04:55 - How to Prepare for your FIRST NCA Ever!!06:27 - Back Handspring Tips08:06 - Where will Raul be next weekend?08:29 - Becoming a Summit Champ09:59 - Tips for Fulls10:52 - How to Help an athlete Be More Confident13:31 - Favorite Division to Watch?14:41 - Any Secret to Stunting?16:17 - Our Dance is Struggling, what Do we do??18:13 - Pro Cheer League19:05 - NCA being in Houston21:05 - How to Bring Cheer to a Country where it isn’t.22:20 - Flyer Performance and Confidence24:20 - Switching from Flyer to Base

    NCA is Almost Here. Live on Instagram Answering Your Questions!
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The RaulD33 Podcast where we interview guest!

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  • Creator
    Raul Diaz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Raul Diaz
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    Off the Mat with RaulD33