Tammy DeGuzman Teaches the Hidden Factor Behind High Scores (It’s Not Just Skills)
From PerformHappy with Rebecca Smith by Rebecca Smith
April 28, 2026 · 40 min
About this episode
Tammy DeGuzman discusses the hidden factors that contribute to high performance in sports beyond just skills.
Performance and high scores are not built on skills alone. They come from something most athletes overlook. In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with Tammy DeGuzman to talk about the hidden factor that makes routines stand out. Tammy is a FIG brevet judge, coach, and parent who has seen the sport from every angle. She explains that judges can feel a routine within seconds. It is not just execution. It is presence, confidence, and what she calls the “twinkle in their eye.” ...
People in this episode
Host: Rebecca Smith
Guest: Tammy DeGuzman
Topics covered
- performance
- high scores
- athlete presence
- confidence
- judging
Keywords
- performance
- high scores
- athlete presence
- confidence
- judging
- twinkle in their eye
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FIG
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