Florida high school wrestling referee Mike Cipriano answers
everything you wanted to know about officiating, including:
Why he started and continues to love officiating
How anticipation is one of the key components of being a
successful ref
Dealing with angry parents and fans
How coaches can be most successful with questions during
matches
Keeping the emotional side in check and knowing how to
officiate around them
Stalling - What is it and how does it get interpreted?
Why it's key to know something about the wrestlers
And the most commonly misinterpreted rules by coaches and
competitors
About the Podcast
Orlando Sentinel wrestling writer Brant Parsons covers high school wrestling in the state of Florida like nobody else. We interview some of the best coaches and wrestlers in the state as well as analyze the top teams throughout the year.