In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome retired International Referee Malcolm Mousseau to discuss intervening with the official and the rules of the game.

 

(0:55) - What are Thierry's and Frank's coaching highlight of 2018?

 

(6:25) - What are Thierry's and Frank's New Year's coaching resolutions?

Episode 22 - Mental Training with Mental Performance Consultant Jelle Kooijman

Episode 17 - Transformational Coaching with Jordan Chen

 

(9:25) - What are your highlights from the previous year? What are your New Year's coaching resolutions?

 

(10:00) - Resource: Volleyball Canada: Referre Rules & Guidelines

Official Volleyball Rules

2018-19 Indoor Rules & Policies Update

Volleyball Canada Scoresheet Presentation

Indoor Officials Frequently Asked Questions

 

(13:32) - Can a team keep playing if their coach is disqualified? 

 

(14:40) - Can a libero do a beach dig, a pokie or a tomahawk to set inside the attack zone?

 

(15:38) - When must the lineup be submitted to the referee between sets?

 

(17:10) - Does the screen rule still exist?

 

(17:24) - Can a player touch the ball thru the net?

 

(18:20) - When can a player contact the ball in the opponent's free zone?

 

(18:50) - Are players permitted to yell during the opponent's execution of the service?

 

(21:15) - Malcolm's bio

 

(22:10) - How can developing an artistic ability be beneficial for an athlete? 

 

(23:08) - What are Malcolm's thoughts on the importance of a multi-sports background?

 

(25:27) - Why did Malcolm get into refereeing at such a young age?

 

(26:55) - How did Malcolm progress so quickly though the upgrades to obtain his national badge at 24 years old?

 

(30:13) - What is Malcolm's refereeing philosophy?

 

(33:48) - What steps does an official follow to prepare for a match?

 

(36:30) - What process must a level 5 candidate do to obtain his or her international level upgrade?

 

(38:58) - Where do most of the conflicts between referees and coaches arise?

 

(42:10) - What evaluation process is in place for officials during major events?

 

(44:40) - Should there be a similar formal assessment and feedback structure in place for coaches during major events?

 

(45:35) - What are a few of the top tips Malcolm has to offer to club coaches?

 

(50:25) - How much back and forth can a captain do between the head referee and the head coach?

 

(52:00) - How can coaches better prepare their captain to intervene with the officials during competition?

 

(55:05) - How much can a coach "work" the referee and should that be allowed? 

 

(56:40) - Should there be interactions between the officials and the coach after the match?

 

(60:00) - Who is a great role model in terms of a coach having excellent coach-referee relationships?

 

(61:20) - What are some bad things coaches should really stop doing in regards to the officials?

 

(65:00) - Are there rules that coaches often get wrong?

 

(70:35) - What are a few tips a volunteer line judge should really follow?

 

(71:27) - Why don't head referees overrule the line judges more often?

 

(72:40) - What should a 12-14U coach do to help prepare the captain better?

 

(74:45) - How important is the role of mentorship for becoming the best version of yourself?