This episode of the Cheer Mom podcast focuses on essential hair and makeup supplies and tips for competition day, including how to get a sleek high pony without the stress, the one thing everyone needs to achieve a flawless makeup look, and Kristen’s favorite makeup remover.

Cheer athlete and coach, KaNeya, reveals her hacks for quick styling, making any cheerleader competition-ready in just 5-10 minutes on day two of competition!

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02:17 Essential Tools for Competition Day Hair

04:52 Step-by-Step Guide to Perfect Competition Hair

12:11 Makeup Tips for Cheer Competitions

26:53 Tips from KaNeya

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The pre-competition phase is the part of the season when so many cheer athletes feel like quitting. The newness of choreography and new teammates has worn off, and now they’re just in the grueling work. In this episode, Kristen talks about how to keep athletes motivated and maintain a positive mindset.

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08:51 Tips to Get Through the Monotony

09:13 Team Bonding and Motivation Strategies

13:15 Setting Short-Term Goals and Rewards

18:09 Reflecting on their Love for Cheer

23:36 Upcoming Episode Preview

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In this episode of the Cheer Mom Podcast, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Jenny, an experienced cheer judge and devoted cheer mom. Jenny provides valuable insights into the complexities of cheer competitions, score sheets, and the art of judging. We explore intriguing questions such as how a cheer team can win despite experiencing a mishap, the significance of elite skills and technique, and why a universal score sheet may not be feasible. Kristen delves into these topics and more, peppering "Judge Jenny" with questions about the fairness of judging across the cheer industry, and the potential impact of a single mistake on a routine's score. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of cheerleading competitions, illuminating the nuances of judging and the importance of showmanship.

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13:56 The Complexity of Cheerleading Rules and Scoring

24:44 Understanding the Role of Judges

26:17 Judges' Perspective on Fairness

28:55 The Importance of Showmanship

29:52 Challenges in Scoring and Judging

39:43 Human Error in Judging

49:03 Resources for Parents