From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E5 Letter E - Ethics guest Barry Mano

Summary:

In this conversation, Barry Mano shares information and stories about the founding of REI (Referee Enterprises Inc.) and NASO (National Association of Sports Officials. We also dive into the Letter E - Ethics with Barry and discuss the importance and challenges of being ethical within the officiating world. Conversation includes the theme and overall direction of the first issue of Referee, some myths and misconceptions regarding officials and the role of impartiality in officiating, adapting to change in officiating and the amazing Six-Word Memoir Project.

REI (Referee Enterprises Incorporated)

NASO (National Association of Sports Officials

Chapters

00:00 Intro Clips Barry Mano

02:19 Welcome Letter E - Ethics

03:39 Barry's Journey and the Birth of REI and NASO

06:08 A Drive and a Dashboard

08:13 Theme of First Issue of Referee

09:37 Importance of Ethics in Officiating

10:55 Impartiality

15:14 Challenges of Impartiality and Ethical Conduct

16:53 Impactful Articles in Referee Magazine

23:08 Assault Legislation and Protection of Officials

29:33 The Thrill of Officiating

30:22 Building a Community of Officials

32:14 Promoting the Positive Side of Officiating

35:04 Six-Word Memoir Project

41:04 Myths and Misconceptions about Officials

44:06 Adapting to Change in Officiating

47:43 Outro - Call to Action