More Than Counts
More Than Counts
Judge Mimi
017 Brynn + Jalyn - The Team That Scored 100
46 minutes Posted Jun 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
The Journey to Cheerleading07:20 Routine Development and Strategy16:08 Scoring a Perfect 10024:34 The Definition of Perfection in Cheerleading30:19 Adapting to a New Division44:36 Reviewing a Cheerleading Routine
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A perfect score is one of the rarest achievements in cheerleading. But what happens after you get one?In this episode, Judge Mimi sits down with Brynn and Jalyn of Macs All Stars, the coaches behind Reign, a team that went from a half-year experiment to back-to-back Summit champions and one of the few teams to earn a perfect 100-point score.Together, they break down the journey behind the score, the culture that makes Macs All Stars special, and the challenge of keeping athletes motivated after reaching the top. They also discuss routine strategy, theme selection, choreography, and how coaches balance confidence with humility throughout a season.Along the way, they revisit Reign's routines, reflect on what "perfect" really means in a subjective sport, and share lessons that apply far beyond the scoresheet.Because cheerleading is more than counts. It's about the teamwork, leadership, resilience, and growth that happen long before the trophies and scores are announced.TakeawaysThe importance of motivation and humility in maintaining successThe subjective nature of perfection in competitive cheerleading Adapting to a new division requires depth and motivationChoreography benefits from a personal connection with the athletesChapters00:00 The Journey to Cheerleading07:20 Routine Development and Strategy16:08 Scoring a Perfect 10024:34 The Definition of Perfection in Cheerleading30:19 Adapting to a New Division44:36 Reviewing a Cheerleading Routine