2027 JUDGES COMING SOON

NEW THIS YEAR- SCORE REVIEW JUDGE

Gabby Mauro

Gabby Mauro brings over 15 years of experience in the cheerleading industry as an athlete, coach, choreographer, and judge. She is a certified judge with United Scoring, Open Championships Series, and YCADA in all categories, as well as extensive experience evaluating Game Day routines and youth divisions. Gabby specializes in score review, routine evaluation, choreography, and detailed scoring breakdowns, helping coaches better understand how their routines are being assessed.

Gabby has judged at some of the most prestigious events in the industry, including Allstar Worlds, NCA All-Star Nationals, Jamfest Super Nationals, The Summit, and The Youth Summit. Gabby is known for her well-rounded background and clear, educational approach, making her a valuable resource for both coaches and event producers. 

Mateo Ortega- Hernandez

Mateo Ortega-Hernandez brings 25+ years of cheerleading experience as a former D1 Director of Spirit Programs at the University of Wyoming and assistant coach at New Mexico State University, with additional head coaching roles at the high school level in several top-performing schools. He has served as a competition judge for Varsity Brands, the Golden State Spirit Association, and other competitions across high school, college, and all-star divisions. Mateo is co-founder of The Haus of OH, a choreography company he runs with his husband, Oscar “Big O” Ortega-Hernandez, that provides custom choreography, camps, and master classes for cheer, dance, and spirit teams at the high schools, colleges, and Pro NFL and NBA levels, as well as pro-dance prep and coach mentorship.  He is also a social worker in the behavioral health sector and lives in Las Cruces, NM, with his husband and their two poodles.  

Oscar "Big O" Ortega- Hernandez

Oscar “Big O” Ortega-Hernandez is an internationally acclaimed choreographer with 23+ years of experience coaching and choreographing in the NFL, NBA, and the professional sports entertainment industry, earning him the title “The King of Pro.” His viral choreography has been featured with franchises including the Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers, and Atlanta Hawks, just to name a few, along with television appearances on America’s Got Talent, The Ellen Show, and Dance Moms. Oscar’s expertise extends to studio, college, and high school dance and cheer teams, where he is known for his high-energy, hard-hitting, production-level choreography. He is co-founder of The Haus of OH, a choreography company he runs with his husband, Mateo Ortega-Hernandez, that provides custom choreography, camps, and master classes to cheer, dance, and spirit teams from high school through professional levels.