EPISODE · Jan 1, 2025 · 51 MIN
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E16 Letter G - Guts guest Walt Sanchez
from From A to Zebra · host Dana Pappas, Nate Acosta
Summary: In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta discuss the concept of 'guts' in sports officiating with special guest Walt Sanchez. The conversation explores the journey of Walt from coaching to officiating, emphasizing the importance of empathy, communication, and teamwork in the officiating community. They delve into the challenges faced by officials, the role of assigners, and the necessity of taking risks and making gutsy decisions in both coaching and officiating. The episode concludes with a powerful message about humility and the importance of being a good listener in the sports community.Chapters00:00 Introduction Music and Slide00:20 Takes a Village01:15 Make Mistakes to Grow02:08 Be a Sponge03:12 Welcome Back and Happy New Year05:08 Walt Sanchez's Background in Education and Officiating08:51 Understanding Coaches' Perspectives12:26 The Role of Culture in Officiating15:28 The Importance of Guts in Officiating25:22 Personal Stories of Guts in Coaching and Officiating28:17 Facing Fears: The Journey of Refereeing35:06 The Role of Assigners: Guts and Growth43:11 Building the Future: Developing New Officials47:21 A Humble Servant: The Essence of Officiating50:53 riverside_ed_- take 02 _ sep 25, 2024 001_from_a to zebra (1).mp4
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Summary: In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta discuss the concept of 'guts' in sports officiating with special guest Walt Sanchez. The conversation explores the journey of Walt from coaching to officiating, emphasizing the importance of empathy, communication, and teamwork in the officiating community. They delve into the challenges faced by officials, the role of assigners, and the necessity of taking risks and making gutsy decisions in both coaching and officiating. The episode concludes with a powerful message about humility and the importance of being a good listener in the sports community.Chapters00:00 Introduction Music and Slide00:20 Takes a Village01:15 Make Mistakes to Grow02:08 Be a Sponge03:12 Welcome Back and Happy New Year05:08 Walt Sanchez's Background in Education and Officiating08:51 Understanding Coaches' Perspectives12:26 The Role of Culture in Officiating15:28 The Importance of Guts in Officiating25:22 Personal Stories of Guts in Coaching and Officiating28:17 Facing Fears: The Journey of Refereeing35:06 The Role of Assigners: Guts and Growth43:11 Building the Future: Developing New Officials47:21 A Humble Servant: The Essence of Officiating50:53 riverside_ed_- take 02 _ sep 25, 2024 001_from_a to zebra (1).mp4
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