Episode 24 · Judges
Judge Mimi Breaks Down Cheer Scoring, Worlds & Judge Perspectives
1 hr 20 min2026-06-04with Judge Mimi
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What do judges actually look for during a routine? With 20+ years of judging experience, Judge Mimi pulls back the curtain on execution, Worlds & Summit scoring, uniforms and visual presentation, parent behavior at competitions, and what separates elite programs from good ones.
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Scoring & JudgingHow cheer routines are actually evaluated — deductions, execution, difficulty and rubric categories — and why a clean routine doesn't automatically win.Cheer ParentingWhere the parent role ends and the coaching role begins — how to support hard days, how much to push, and how to stay the safe place.Gym & Program CultureHow to read a gym's culture, what separates a good program from a good record, and how to tell whether a gym fits your family.
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