Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 12: How Cheer Judging REALLY Works (with Judge Gabby Mauro)

Welcome back to Cheer Dads Unfiltered!In Episode 12 the dads finally stop guessing about cheer scoring… and bring in an actual judge to break it all down.We’re joined by Gabby Mauro, a cheer judge, educator, and routine review expert who helps teams understand how routines are really evaluated.If you’ve ever wondered:• Does screaming “HIT ZERO” actually help?• Do loud cheer parents affect scoring?• What are judges REALLY looking for during a routine?• Why do some routines place higher than others?Gabby pulls back the curtain and gives us the real inside look at how cheer competitions are judged.Along the way we talk about:• Gabby’s journey in the cheer world• How judging actually works behind the scenes• Common scoring myths in all-star cheer• What parents misunderstand about competitions• Why formations and transitions matter more than you thinkand of course… the dads still manage to ask the important questions about “farts and toots”Whether you're a cheer parent, athlete, coach, or just trying to understand the chaos of competition season, this episode is packed with insights and laughs.Huge thank you to Gabby Mauro for joining the show!Follow Gabby:📲 Instagram: @scoresheetswithgabbymauro🎧 Listen to Cheer Dads UnfilteredReal cheer dads. Real conversations. No filters.Follow us for new episodes every week.📲 Instagram: @cheerdadsunfiltered