• Talk situations out with

fellow officials when

possible

• Get together and discuss

rules before taking test

• Get together as a group

and discuss situations

weekly if possible (meet

after matches is possible-

Good camaraderie)

~Coaches Conduct

• Know the Rules

• Judgement vs Fighting for

your athletes

• Questioning Judgement vs

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

• Representing your School

and Community

•Legal Consequences

• Holding Grudges with

Officials vs Letting it go (Taking calls too personal)

~Parents and Fans Conduct

• Know the Rules

• Judgement vs Human

Emotion

• Black eye to our sport

• Legal Consequences

Common sense officiating

-Don’t look forTrouble

-Tolerate the Tikki Tack call

-Don’t look for unnecessary cautions. Stay out of the match.

-Don’t get caught up and call unnecessary stalling, when it really isn’t there

-learn how to stay out of the match when you have two excellent wrestlers

-learn how to stay out of the mash when you have two novice or beginner wrestlers

* Sportsmanship Coaches

~ Maintain Calmness

~ Good Communication (Verbal and Non-Verbal)

~ Maintain Order on the mat

~ Ignore Verbal Fan (Don’t have Rabbit Ears)

~ Asses proper Penalties and Hand Signals

~ Know the Rules

~ Enforce Coaches’ Corners and their Boundaries

* Tricks of the Trade

~ Keep your distance (don’t get too close to the wrestlers) Neutral, On the mat, during a fall, etc.

~ Be aware of the time (glance at the clock, peak at the clock, etc.)

~ Be a good partner (verbal and non-verbal communication)

~ During Tournaments (help the table if you see scorer keepers at table are confused). Go out on the mat, between wrestlers, when the whistle is addressing or handling issues at the scorers table, etc.

This podcast will discuss communication between officials and coaches, and any possible consequences or penalties for "questioning judgement," and or other infractions that occur, and professional courtesy between a coach and an official.

This podcast will discuss pre-meet Duties, officials expectations of the wrestlers and the coaches,and jurisdiction of the officials prior to, and after a duel meet.

Each episode of "Behind the Whistle" features in-depth discussions and interviews with officials who share their personal stories, strategies, and insights on what it takes to make split-second decisions in high-pressure situations. Listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at the mental and emotional aspects of officiating, as well as the dedication and preparation that goes into being a successful official.

Each episode of "Behind the Whistle" features in-depth discussions and interviews with officials who share their personal stories, strategies, and insights on what it takes to make split-second decisions in high-pressure situations. Listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at the mental and emotional aspects of officiating, as well as the dedication and preparation that goes into being a successful official.