Holding the standard high as a referee of Class Athlete

Summary

 

In this episode of the Class Athlete Podcast, co-hosts Patrick Sirmeyer and Roy Bova interview Jim Pressy, a coach turned referee in the Class Athlete League. They discuss the importance of enhancing the experience for children, parents, and coaches in the league. Jim shares his background in soccer and how he got involved in coaching and refereeing. He emphasizes the value of teamwork, resilience, and face-to-face interaction that children learn through sports. The hosts and Jim also discuss the role of referees in coaching and leading on the field, as well as the importance of positive communication and sportsmanship from parents and coaches. The episode ends with some trivia about the winningest NFL coaches of all time.

 

Keywords

 

Class Athlete Podcast, coach, referee, children, parents, coaches, experience, soccer, teamwork, resilience, face-to-face interaction, communication, sportsmanship, NFL coaches

 

Takeaways

• Enhancing the experience for children, parents, and coaches is a key goal of the Class Athlete League.
• Sports teach valuable life skills such as teamwork, resilience, and face-to-face interaction.
• Referees can play a role in coaching and leading on the field, providing guidance and teaching moments for young players.
• Positive communication and sportsmanship from parents and coaches are essential for a positive youth sports experience.
• The episode ends with trivia about the winningest NFL coaches of all time.

Titles

• The Role of Referees as Coaches and Leaders
• Trivia: The Winningest NFL Coaches of All Time

Sound Bites

• "Enhancing the experience for children, parents, and coaches"
• "Learning to work with others, to play with others, and understanding that it's a team game"
• "Being a coach on the field, an extension from their coach"

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background

03:00Enhancing the Youth Sports Experience

06:16The Value of Teamwork and Resilience

08:21The Role of Referees as Coaches and Leaders

11:21The Importance of Positive Communication and Sportsmanship

21:23Summer Programs and Camps with Class Athlete

23:40Conclusion and Trivia