From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E19 Letter Q - Quick-Thinking guest Matt Head
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In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas speaks with Matt Head, a Division 1 women's basketball referee and elementary school PE teacher, about the importance of quick thinking in officiating. They discuss Matt's journey into officiating, the parallels between teaching and officiating, the role of technology in sports, and the significance of mental agility through brain breaks. The conversation emphasizes the community aspect of officiating and offers practical tips for improving mental acuity and performance on the court.
Matt Head Social Media Accounts:
https://www.tiktok.com/@oneoldkid
https://instagram.com/oneoldkid
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Quick Thinking in Officiating
03:26 Matt Head's Officiating Journey
07:37 Teaching and Officiating: A Dual Career
11:29 Embracing Technology in Officiating
18:42 Brain Breaks: Engaging the Mind
22:24 The Importance of Quick Thinking in Officiating
24:45 Improving Mental Acuity for Officials
31:21 The Value of Officiating and Community
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