From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E19 Letter Q - Quick-Thinking guest Matt Head

Summary: In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas speaks with Matt Head, a Division 1 women's basketball referee and elementary school PE teacher, about the importance of quick thinking in officiating. They discuss Matt's journey into officiating, the parallels between teaching and officiating, the role of technology in sports, and the significance of mental agility through brain breaks. The conversation emphasizes the community aspect of officiating and offers practical tips for improving mental acuity and performance on the court.https://refcamp.app  https://www.techref.app/ Matt Head Social Media Accounts:https://www.tiktok.com/@oneoldkidhttps://instagram.com/oneoldkidhttps://youtube.com/oneoldkidChapters00:00 Introduction to Quick Thinking in Officiating03:26 Matt Head's Officiating Journey07:37 Teaching and Officiating: A Dual Career11:29 Embracing Technology in Officiating18:42 Brain Breaks: Engaging the Mind22:24 The Importance of Quick Thinking in Officiating24:45 Improving Mental Acuity for Officials31:21 The Value of Officiating and Community35:14 riverside_ed_- take 02 _ sep 25, 2024 001_from_a to zebra (1).mp4