We are honored to bring to you 25-year NBA Official Scott Foster. Scott has worked 18 NBA finals games, 176 playoff games and 1,413 regular season games. He gave us a lot of great information that you can immediately apply to your games including Scott Fosters 9 ways to SELF-TALK and 6 tips to improve your SIGNALS. Definitely pay attention to this podcast. Go check out the videos we posted from this podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn or Twitter. (Track listing) 1:25 His journey from youth ref to the NBA. 8:21 The CBA days. 9:30 The transition from college to pro. 12:17 Mentors. 15:40 How to improve your signals. 20:00 When do we call out of our primary? 23:20 How he handled the scrutiny on twitter. 26:20 How to manage player behavior. 27:35 How he developed empathy for the coaches by becoming one. 29:15 9 ways to self-talk. 31:00 Chasing the game. 31:51. Hardest plays to ref. 33:30 How to develop a patient whistle. 36:20 Red flags. 38:04 Core strengths. 40:40 Work/Life balance. 41:55 Goals. (Bonus tracks) 44:18. Give coaches and players some credit. 45:32 How to respond to NBA superstars who constantly complain throughout the game. 46:52 ”Vintage” by OZSOUNDBEATS