EPISODE · Nov 25, 2019 · 50 MIN
#62 Why do 70% of new officials quit after just 3 years? | with Trevor Houle | Referee magazine
from The Crown Refs Podcast · host Paul Diasparra
On episode 62 of the Crown Refs Podcast, Trevor Houle joined me to talk about the need to recruit officials. We dive into recruitment techniques for officials under 30 years old and how to overcome obstacles that prevent people from joining the ranks/officials leaving the profession. Also discussed was retention of current officials and overcoming the statistic that 70% of all sports officials quit after 3 years (NASO 2019). Time stamps. 1:45 The shortage of officials 5:18 Abuse 13:58 an investment in yourself 15:15 The good, the bad & the ugly 20:10 Stay patient 26:50 We need to be humanized 30:50 Find a mentor (crown refs) 33:28 Study groups 35:00 Utilize technology 39:00 Comission vs Omission 40:40 Controlling fan and coach behavior 44:00 Change is coming 46:04 Empathy
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On episode 62 of the Crown Refs Podcast, Trevor Houle joined me to talk about the need to recruit officials. We dive into recruitment techniques for officials under 30 years old and how to overcome obstacles that prevent people from joining the ranks/officials leaving the profession. Also discussed was retention of current officials and overcoming the statistic that 70% of all sports officials quit after 3 years (NASO 2019). Time stamps. 1:45 The shortage of officials 5:18 Abuse 13:58 an investment in yourself 15:15 The good, the bad & the ugly 20:10 Stay patient 26:50 We need to be humanized 30:50 Find a mentor (crown refs) 33:28 Study groups 35:00 Utilize technology 39:00 Comission vs Omission 40:40 Controlling fan and coach behavior 44:00 Change is coming 46:04 Empathy
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