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Hosted by Judge Mimi · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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More Than Counts is a podcast about what really goes into cheerleading routines... beyond the eight counts! Hosted by cheer Judge Mimi, this show brings choreographers, coaches, athletes, and industry leaders together to break down choreography, creativity, and the stories behind the routines you see on the mat. Each episode explores what makes routines special, what actually hits the scoresheet, and what cheerleading teaches us about teamwork, leadership, and life. This podcast is for cheerleading coaches, choreographers, parents, and athletes who want to see routines differently, appreciate the process behind them, and better understand why cheerleading is truly More Than Counts .
Judge Mimi hosts More Than Counts, a education show with 20 episodes published.
Kelvin Lam has spent decades asking a simple question: why do great stunts actually work? From his early days at the University of Hawaii to Team USA and becoming one of the most respected stunt educators in the sport, K
What makes a dance score? Is it more movement? More difficulty? Or is it something else entirely? In this episode of More Than Counts , Judge Mimi sits down with choreographer and coach Jake to explore one of the most de
Professional cheerleading is no longer just an idea—it's becoming a reality. In this episode, Judge Mimi sits down with John Newby , Commissioner of the Professional Cheer League (PCL) and EVP of Varsity International, f
From becoming a self-proclaimed "gym rat" chasing standing tucks to competing with GymTyme Chrome at Worlds and building some of Virginia's most recognizable themed routines, Kaden Koz has seen cheerleading from nearly e
What does it take to create a place in cheerleading where everyone belongs? In this episode, Judge Mimi sits down with Rick Rodgers , one of the pioneers behind adaptive and para cheerleading, to discuss the journey that
From opening two gyms in two years to building a first-year Worlds champion, Adrian Butler takes us inside one of the most talked-about seasons in cheerleading. In this episode, we break down the rise of Top Gun Legends
From teaching himself backflips in his backyard in rural Iowa… to choreographing Worlds-level routines across the globe, Kyle Spirit FX has become one of the most influential voices in competitive cheerleading. In this e
This week on More Than Counts, I sit down with Coach K, the creator behind High School Cheer Rules, to break down one of the most misunderstood parts of cheerleading: legality. From viral stunt videos to hidden deduction
What if everything you think you know about cheerleading… depends on where you are in the world? In this episode, I sit down with Leon to unpack what cheer looks like in Australia—and why it’s so different from what we s
What does it actually take to build a routine that wins—and one that people remember? In this episode, I sit down with Dahlston Delgado—the choreographer behind 13 routines at NCA this year, and creative forces shaping c
This episode dives into the journey of an athlete who took a leap — from Montreal to Top Gun — and everything that came with it. Kass shares what it really looked like to leave Canada, step into the U.S. cheer system, an
In this episode, we’re shifting the lens a little—because cheerleading isn’t just experienced on the mat. I’m joined by Jay, a dad, comedian, and creator whose viral TikToks capture the real, funny, and sometimes chaotic
What does it actually take to build a national team routine—when time is limited and every decision matters? In this episode, Natalie breaks down the strategy behind Team Canada: from athlete selection and preparation to
On this episode of More Than Counts, I’m joined by JJ—coach, choreographer, and someone who truly understands what it takes to build routines that hit. We get into his journey through cheer, from stepping into the Califo
Kevin Ahern joins More Than Counts to share his journey into cheerleading and the path that led him from athlete to choreographer and coach. In this conversation, we explore how Kevin discovered cheerleading through his
What happens when choreography becomes more than just skills and counts — and starts with relationships? In this episode of More Than Counts , I sit down with Jeremy Brown and Marcus , the duo behind Creative Elements ,
In this episode of More Than Counts, I sit down with Hailey D’Lynn Smith — Weber State, Miami Metal, and Team USA athlete — to break down one of the most powerful journeys in partner stunt. From her transition out of eli
n this episode of More Than Counts, we sit down with Andres , a Mexican choreographer whose work is making an impact on teams around the world. From his journey as an athlete to coaching and building a global choreograph
Welcome to More Than Counts, a visual podcast about what really goes into cheerleading routines. Hosted by cheer judge Mimi, this show brings choreographers, coaches, and athletes together to break down choreography, cre
Coach K
certified sexologist · High School Cheer Rules
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Jay Yoder
Comedian and Teacher
1 appearance on this show
Jeremy Brown
DMAP Coordinator · Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
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Ashley Williams
former Wales and Swansea captain · education consulting firm
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