Over at my buddy, Ralph’s, “Referee Rant” podcast series, my latest entry:
https://refereerant.com/episode-252-the-rant-kene-erike/
You can listen to the interview here.
We explore my thoughts on COVID, real-world conflict resolution, and navigating the games—within the game—of football.
Some time stamps below….
Intro – 2:15
Thoughts on Life and Work during Coronavirus – 3:50
On Protest Movements and Race Relations – 11:00
Kene’s Early Years in Sports – 13:30
On Competition and the LIFFL – 15:05
Would Kene Ever Get into Officiating? – 18:00
Mentors and Friends Around the Game – 20:05
Advice on Getting into (and succeeding in) Flag Football – 22:20
On Officiating and Interacting with Referees – 24:35
Thoughts on Preparing to Win, Team Management, and Performance – 26:55
Future plans in LIFFL? – 33:30
Two Biggest Challenges – Injuries and Roster Management – 34:30
Kene’s Two Best Moments in LIFFL – 37:30
Final Thoughts with Ralph – 38:25
Referee Rant features interviews with administrators, players, and other figures in and around the world of sports. Really good listening for anyone with even a fleeting interest in the “why?” and “how?” behind some of the activities we hold dear.
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