As a player or coach, how do you work with the referees who are officiating your game? Or are you in a constant battle with them to try to get them to make the “right” call?
Today I interviewed an experienced basketball referee to find out the best ways to “deal with the zebras” wearing the referee jerseys during your games. A lot of it comes down to common sense and simply respecting that officials have a difficult job to do. The best ones know that they are not perfect (and I even got my interviewee to say that he might have missed a call at some point in his career as a basketball referee).
Here is a link to the audio recording of the interview…
“What Coaches need to know about the Zebras”
[I am working on a transcript of the interview for those who would prefer to read instead of listen. Check back here tomorrow.]
In the meantime, please leave your comments, reactions and questions in the comment section below. What has worked for you? Do you have a story involving referees that at the time wasn’t very funny but with time you were able to see the humor? We would love to hear about it… so leave a comment below!
This article offers a fantastic look at the role of referees in basketball. Your insights into the challenges and responsibilities of officiating are both enlightening and respectful. It’s important to recognize the critical role referees play in ensuring fair play and maintaining the flow of the game. Thanks for providing such a well-rounded perspective on the unsung heroes of the court!
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