About this episode
David Gerson shares a personal update on dealing with the aftermath of a referee mistake during a high school playoff match.
Send us Fan Mail A single referee mistake can hijack your confidence for days, especially when it happens in a high school playoff match with a crowd watching. I share a raw update on a procedural error I had to admit publicly, including the moment I took a go-ahead goal off the board and how heavy that felt after the final whistle. If you’ve ever walked to your car replaying one decision on repeat, you’ll recognize the mix of pride, guilt, and the need to keep showing up anyway. From ...
People in this episode
Host: David Gerson
Topics covered
- referee mistakes
- confidence
- sports psychology
- high school sports
- personal growth
Keywords
- referee
- mistake
- confidence
- sports
- high school
- playoff
- decision making
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