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Lead Center Trail
by Stephen Greene
Named after the three referee positions in a basketball game, "Lead Center Trail" is a podcast about a lesser-known side of basketball: officiating. Join host (and basketball referee) Stephen Greene as he chats with referees at different levels, coaches, players and more.
Episodes
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S5 E1 - Mental Agility
A new basketball season means new rules for players and referees to learn and adjust to. In this episode, 5th year official Stephen G. talks about the "mental agility" needed to adjust to one of the biggest rule changes in recent memory. Intro/Outro - DENIAL IS A RIVER by Doechii
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S4 E6 - Art & Science
We all know the game; how to call it, what to do and when (art), but we don't always know the more technical part of the game -- the why behind what we do when we officiate games (science). In this episode, Stephen talks about a recent play that (he got wrong) that involved applying the art &...
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S4 E5 - Saying "No".
It's hard to say no to opportunities that come your way, especially when the opportunity has the potential to raise your profile within a given space. So how (and why) do you say no? Intro/Outro - Anxiety by Doechii
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S4 E4 - "Pass & Crash" and Then Some
Most basketball games have a similar shape, and most referees are prepared to deal with those games. But every now and then, something unconventional can happen and it's those games where the game requires a little more of you. In this episode Stephen interviews Rhian, a veteran official, who...
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S4 E3 - Leveling Up
I got "the bug" in the Summer of 2021 and became a member of my local IAABO board that fall. I took (and passed) the floor exam, putting me on the path to becoming a varsity official. What's next? Intro/Outro - Coming in Hot by Lecrae & Andy Mineo
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S4 E2 - Humility & Teachability
Criticism (constructive or otherwise) is hard to hear -- especially when it's unsolicited -- and even more so when it's from a person who you don't know personally. In this Christmas episode, Stephen talks about how being humble and teachable helped him to see the value in some unsolicited…
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S4 E1 - Family First
There's no better time than the holiday season, to check yourself and make sure that you're putting your family first. In this brief episode, Stephen talks about how he's made some simple but significant changes that will benefit his work/family balance during the '24-'25 basketball season....
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S3 E3 - Summer Lessons: Practice
Every time we step out onto the court, it's an opportunity to practice something. In this episode, I'm recalling some lessons from a few good practice opportunities that I had from this summer.
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S3 E2 - Summer Lessons: Communication
Communication is the name of the game. From how and where you stand & run, to how you signal your calls -- and of course, how you speak, you are communicating to anyone watching. In this episode, I'm looking back at my summer and learning from my own good and bad communication habits.
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S3 E1 - Ref Diary: I Took the Floor Exam!
It's November again, so a brand new high school basketball season is starting. In this episode, Stephen talks about his experience with the "Floor Exam" and his plans for the future of the podcast. Intro/Outro Music - Be My Remedy by House of Say
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Managing [DIFFICULT] Personalities 😒
It's summertime, so men's leagues are in full swing. These leagues are fun because skilled local players from college and otherwise are home looking for a good run. However, these leagues are less fun when some of these guys think they can talk to the refs anyway they want to. After working…
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"Gestational Fortitude"
It's winter recess for local schools in New York's Capital Region. Stephen takes a few minutes to detail an experience he had during his first game of the '22-'23 season where a coach decided to have some choice words him during a game. Did he have the "gestational fortitude" to give the…
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The [Rule] Book is the Bible
Two "rookie" refs named Stephen (that's pronounced with a 'V' sound) sit down to discuss their thoughts after one season of refereeing. In this episode, we discussed the "board", high school rules, mechanics, parents, game management and much more.
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Stephen shares what this podcast is about, why he's making it and a little bit about himself.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Named after the three referee positions in a basketball game, "Lead Center Trail" is a podcast about a lesser-known side of basketball: officiating. Join host (and basketball referee) Stephen Greene as he chats with referees at different levels, coaches, players and more.
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How many episodes does Lead Center Trail have?
Lead Center Trail currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Lead Center Trail about?
Named after the three referee positions in a basketball game, "Lead Center Trail" is a podcast about a lesser-known side of basketball: officiating. Join host (and basketball referee) Stephen Greene as he chats with referees at different levels, coaches, players and more.
How often does Lead Center Trail release new episodes?
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Lead Center Trail is created and hosted by Stephen Greene.
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