Officiating Philosophy

“You don’t rise to the occasion. You sink to the level of your training.”— Archilochus That quote has been used in military, medical, and athletic settings for decades because it captures a…

In previous articles, we talked about focusing on what we can control and taking ownership of the next action. That naturally leads to a harder conversation: what are we willing to give…

In a previous Ready for Play article, we talked about focusing on what we can control—our Circle of Influence. That article was about mindset. This one is about action. In his “3-2-1…

As we begin another football season, it’s worth revisiting a simple idea that has enormous implications for our performance, mindset, and long-term growth as officials: focus on what you can control. Stephen…

Every official has made a significant error, like blowing an inadvertent whistle, making an incorrect ruling, incorrectly enforcing a foul, or mishandling communication with a coach or player. Maybe a coach blew…

I subscribe to a few weekly newsletters, and one that I enjoy reading is James Clear’s 3-2-1 Newsletter. Over three million people receive it every Thursday, and it’s typically packed with valuable…

Many months ago, I noticed a Facebook post from @TheConquerMM. The header was:  ConquerMindsetMoney | Self Mastery Here are some statements that caught my eye: Always have the ambition to be better.…

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