Ed Rush, Court Club, was formerly responsible for the on-going recruitment, training and career development of the officiating staff in NBA-D League, WNBA, and NBA. He spent 32 seasons refereeing in the NBA, officiating over 2,000 regular season, 247 playoff and 32 NBA Finals games from 1966-67 through 1996-97. He is currently active with Court Club, which is a national development program for men and women basketball officials and in 2009, he was named by Referee Magazine as one of the 50 most influential people in sports officiating history.
Ed speaks on mental skills for officials and how vital they are, see what Ed has to say about them.
Chat Transcript
Bonnie Hainline
Great job Kara!
Kara Hunter
Thanks Everyone!
Kara Hunter
Such a good word of advice Ed!!
Jon Broska
can't wait to watch this on replay...awesome stuff!
Michael Castaneda
Do not rush the process
Rob Rorke
Process over outcome….Huge!
Natosha Harris
Inner Swagger...LUV IT
Kara Hunter
inner swagger might be my favorite nugget lol
Natosha Harris
Find ways to connect...this is good listen in people
Kara Hunter
Empathy! Compassion!
Natosha Harris
Have compassion & empathy....
Natosha Harris
I see you Kara
Jon Broska
breaking down barriers
Natosha Harris
Preparation & Mutual Respect
Tyler Burroughs
We are all in this together
Michael Castaneda
Working together to produce a great production
Rob Rorke
This interview changed my season…lots of great take-aways
Kara Hunter
absolutely..... assistant coaches become head coaches one day! don't forget that!!
Kevin Martin
we all have a hard job ...wow
Natosha Harris
Different methods to approach situations, tools in the toolbox
Natosha Harris
Nothing personal
Natosha Harris
Build Relationships...
Joaquin Vidal-Collazo
Very very true!!
Natosha Harris
This is so good! This is beyond plays, these are life tools!!!
Nick Zivkovic
I had an interesting scenario with using coaches names. I asked coach his name before the game (I typically look up their name prior to going on the court, but this game was a tournament so we didn’t know the teams until we got out there). It was loud in the facility, and the crew misheard his name. Needless to say, the first time I went to talk to him, his initial reaction was yelling “_____ ISNT MY NAME” and made it known that we had his name incorrect. I brought him down with some of the tools I’d been taught about coaches, but a first for me. Any advice on a situation like that?
Jon Broska
i'd suggest humility and apology
Michael Castaneda
This can be used in all aspects of life. Officiating, Campus Rec Leaders, Career Development
Jon Broska
Absolutely @Michael!!!
Natosha Harris
Are actions & communication ones that help the game?
Natosha Harris
Read every situation...be you more than anything?
Michael Castaneda
Everyone is in fear of the unknown
Nell Sandring Wesemann
While we're discussing personality on the court: I've been told by a few people that I "look too serious" or "need to smile more" when I officiate. What's your advice about things like that?
Jon Broska
@Nell i'll try to get that question to Ed as we go along
Michael Castaneda
First call = quality call
Shana Kessler
I’ve gotta go to my next zoom meeting but thank you all for a fantastic clinic!
Natosha Harris
Welcome to the club Nell...I've gotten the same. Think about why don't you smile or why are you serious? Trying to focus, don't want to mess up, is it certain situations, plays or position, etc.. When you practice court work video tape & analyze your face gestures. Use partners and friends to help you with this that's my two cents.
Natosha Harris
Thanks for being on Shana, appreciate you!
Emily Murphy
I wanted to send my thanks and appreciation to all the administrators and guest speakers who were able to coordinate this virtual clinic and provide another incredible developmental opportunity for us all. It was great & hope to see some of you soon!
Emily Murphy
Love learning from you all!
Natosha Harris
Aww thanks Emily, we appreciate you!
Jon Broska
Thanks for taking the time to learn and grow Emily!
Michael Castaneda
Thanks Emily!!!
Luke Bettencourt
Nell, I’ve gotten the same criticism. I’ve started to smile more in dead ball situations (before administering throw ins or free throws) and when talking to coaches, players, and my partners... staying away from doing it during live play. I also tell my partners out loud “good call” after a call that evokes emotion from players. I think it gives off the impression that I’m not always angry or serious. Instead, I’m supportive and also a good partner
Rob Rorke
Welcome to Court Club Justina, anyone else www.CourtClubSpecial.com for your 30 day trial
Joaquin Vidal-Collazo
Art
Natosha Harris
Luv the whiteboard, classic & effective
Rob Rorke
Today was 4 days of camp in a zoom session, great job by
Rob Rorke
NI
Rob Rorke
NIRSA and all involved
Natosha Harris
Yes is was, AWESOME
Jon Broska
Thanks Rob! We so appreciate your involvement!!!
Michael Castaneda
Amazing experience with everything that is going on in the world with the pandemic. Promoting positivity and growth during these times.
Natosha Harris
Thanks Ed! We miss y'all too 🙂
Natosha Harris
YASSSS Mike
Tyler Bandhoo
This was awesome! It really felt like a whole camp in a couple of hours!! Thank you all
Michael Moss
Thank you everyone!! This was great!!
Fernie Perez
Thank you everyone who was a part of putting this together. I really appreciate it!
Natosha Harris
Thanks Michael, Fernie we appreciate you
Rob Rorke
Welcome Kara…you just made Eds day I’m sure, you’re going to be his prized mentee
Valerie McCutchan
Thanks to all the speakers! Thanks for giving of your time and expertise. Thanks Jon, Natosha & Michael for leading us today.
Collin Nelson
Thank you all for the time and effort spent making this clinic a possibility during these difficult times. It is amazing to learn and try to absorb all the knowledge from you all.
Natosha Harris
Thanks Val! We appreciate you and your support
Rob Bruner
This was a great session! Very thankful for everyone's time, help, and support today!
Kevin Martin
Outstanding Job ….FACEBOOK SHOUT-OUTS TO COME ………#SAVED400ONCAMPS LOL
Michael Castaneda
Thank you to Rob & Ed!! Really appreciated helping the NIRSA community
Natosha Harris
Thanks Collin we appreciate you
Natosha Harris
Thanks Kevin, we appreciate you
Michael Castaneda
Thanks Val for giving us this opportunity
Nick Zivkovic
I think we could watch today’s zoom for a month straight and would still be pulling out nuggets to write down. Great group of guests and sessions! Thanks to all of you for your time and passing along what you’ve learned in your careers!
Natosha Harris
Thank you Nick, great points...tons of nuggets
Rob Rorke
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