Performing Under Pressure with the College Football National Championship Game Officiating Crew using the Glad To Be Here Debrief!
Steve Matarante and Stuart Mullins recently officiated at the Alabama vs. Georgia College National Championship playoff. The game took place at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and was watched by an audience of 22.6 million people. However, the pressure of the high stakes occasion did little to faze line judge Steve, who works from Monday to Friday as a sales executive, and referee Stuart, who also teaches history in middle school. Today, we talk about compartmentalization, mental focus, and the ability to keep calm under pressure. Plus, Stuart and Steve explain how the Glad to Be Here mindset and message have enabled them to perform at their absolute best as a team.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Stuart Mullins and Steve Matarante on;
(00:20:29) Making difficult calls. Steve describes how making the right call requires focus, preparation, and the ability to be in the right position at the right time. He also reveals that he relies on his instincts and experience to assess a player’s speed and body control and help him determine if he’s likely to be out of bounds.
(00:33:21) The 2022 National Championship Game Highlights. Steve and Stuart share their memories of meeting the legendary coach Nick Saban and speak about getting up close and personal with some of the biggest, strongest, and fastest players they’ve ever seen.
(00:49:16) Compartmentalization. Stuart explains how the Glad to Be Here mentality and the John Foley IMPACT videos have helped him avoid distractions and retain his focus. Steve adds that the lessons on compartmentalization have enabled him to make a clear-cut distinction between his business and his football responsibilities.
(00:54:57) Ego and accountability. We discuss the power of the debrief and the importance of feeling sufficiently safe and secure to give and receive constructive criticism in a supportive team environment.
(01:07:12) Performing under pressure. Steve and Stuart share how they cope with the stress of officiating at major football events by preparing thoroughly beforehand and focusing on their specific responsibilities during the game.
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