After The Routine Podcast

Have you walked past the judges riser and wondered how they became a judge or why there are so many of them?In this episode of After The Routine, Gabby Mauro, a seasoned cheerleading judge and coach, shares her journey from competitive figure skating to becoming a leading scorer and judge in cheerleading. She discusses the intricacies of scoring, the importance of understanding the judging process, and how her social media and podcast efforts aim to demystify cheerleading judging for coaches, athletes, and parents.Key topics include:Gabby's journey from figure skating to cheerleadingThe scoring categories and judging process in cheerleadingCommon misconceptions about cheerleading judgingThe importance of education and collaboration in cheerleadingGabby's new podcast and social media efforts to educateABOUT AFTER THE ROUTINEAfter The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor.New episodes release every two weeks.#Cheerleading #YouthSports #TumblingCoach #CheerCoach #SportsCareers #CheerleadingPodcast #YouthSportsCareers #YouthSportsMarketing #CheerJudges #BeyondTheRiser #CheerPodcast #CheerleadingRules #CheerleadingOpportunities #CheerleadingEducation

What does it take to turn your passion for tumbling into a successful career? In this episode of After The Routine, we sit down with Coach Lain as he shares his journey from graphic design to becoming a mental performance coach specializing in tumbling. He discusses the importance of understanding fear as a survival signal, the power of micro-dosing discomfort, and practical strategies for coaches, athletes, and parents to improve communication and performance.Key topics include:- Understanding fear as a survival signal- The importance of micro-dosing discomfort- Effective communication strategies for coaches and athletes ABOUT AFTER THE ROUTINEAfter The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor.New episodes release every two weeks.#Cheerleading #YouthSports #TumblingCoach #CheerCoach #SportsCareers #CheerleadingPodcast #YouthSportsCareers #YouthSportsMarketing #CoachLain #Coaching #MentalPerformanceCoach #MentalPerformance

What does it take to turn a passion for cheerleading into a meaningful career?In this episode of After The Routine, we sit down with Judge Mimi to explore her journey from cheerleader to coach, judge, entrepreneur, and creator of Cheer Starter. She shares how the lessons learned through cheer - leadership, discipline, and resilience - can translate into real opportunities beyond competition.We also dive into how Mimi built her brand, how she used TikTok and social media to grow her influence in the cheer community, and what athletes, parents, and coaches should understand about career pathways in youth sports.If you’re involved in cheerleading, dance, or gymnastics, this episode offers insight into how sport can develop transferable skills that open doors to leadership, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact.This conversation is part of After The Routine, a podcast highlighting professionals in cheer, dance, and gymnastics who have built careers beyond the mat.About After The RoutineAfter The Routine dives into the career paths available in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics beyond competition. Through conversations with coaches, judges, event producers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this podcast helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how sport can translate into lifelong opportunities beyond the competition floor.New episodes release every two weeks.#Cheerleading #YouthSports #WomenInSports #CheerCoach #SportsCareers #CheerleadingPodcast #YouthSportsCareers #CheerleadingJudge #JudgeMimi