Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 24: Judge Mimi on Cheer Scoring, Worlds, Summit & What Judges Really See

Cheer Dads Unfiltered · Jun 4, 2026 · 1h 19m

What do judges actually look for during a routine?

How much do uniforms, execution, crowd energy, creativity and difficulty REALLY matter?

In this episode of Cheer Dads Unfiltered, we sit down with Judge Mimi — one of the most recognizable voices in competitive cheer judging and education online.

With 20+ years of judging experience across the cheer world, Mimi breaks down:

• What judges actually score

• Why execution matters more than most parents realize

• The truth about Worlds & Summit scoring

• Uniforms, black shoes, and visual presentation

• Parent behavior at competitions

• Social…