Process. Communication. Execution.
While watching Full Speed, the NASCAR documentary series, I heard crew chief Jim Pohlman summarize performance with a simple statement: “Process, communication, execution. If you can do those three things, it will…
While watching Full Speed, the NASCAR documentary series, I heard crew chief Jim Pohlman summarize performance with a simple statement: “Process, communication, execution. If you can do those three things, it will…
“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…
In the world of officiating, we are taught that every word in the rulebook matters. For the 2026 season, a seemingly minor “editorial” change was made to Rule 8-2 (Articles 2, 3,…
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…
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The off-season isn’t just downtime — it’s prep time. Use it to set clear, attainable goals that will make you a better official next year. Here are a few ideas: Rules Study…