Uncommon Drive

Join us for some HUGE news!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why are intentional conversations important?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What industry are sports officials a part of? Not just in name, but in practice. How does the industry that you are a part of play a role in crafting you as an official and a person?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mentoring, new challenges, and mottos for the new year!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's that time of year where we begin changing sports seasons!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How easily distracted are you? How long does it take to refocus? Join in with Jeff and Chad as they look at this through a new lens!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jeff and Chad as they talk about the Rule of 100.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Camps are a vital part of what we do as officials, but how do we approach them and what do we hope to accomplish through them?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jeff and Chad for a meandering conversation. It may not be our most organized episode...but it's not boring...lol!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jeff and Chad for their wrap up of the 2023 College Baseball Season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our Mindset can be a Monster that seeks to eat us alive...How do we approach the "Right Mindset" for life?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is it nice and cool or is it starting to heat up? Jeff and Chad talk about how to take the temperature of the room and how that effects our ability to adjudicate the sports we officiate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's one thing to talk about Life, Leadership & Legacy, but what does it look like in the REAL world. Join Jeff and Chad as they talk about being a neighbor as well as the relationships that make what we do really worth it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff and Chad look back and talk about how we measure success.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's in store? How do we celebrate?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jeff and Chad as they dip into the mailbag once more and answer your questions!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff and Chad take another look at one of the most vital things we do as officials...and as people...communication!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's that time of year where we look back on a finishing season and try and make some judgements. How do you judge if it was successful?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most of us say we want to work the big game, but are we willing to do the things necessary to prepare ourselves for those opportunities?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball is back and Jeff and Chad are looking forward to this season!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a busy couple weeks of travel during the heart of Conference Basketball play Jeff and Chad get a chance to catch up on the struggles and successes, the difficulty and the dream.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We know how to care for our physical health and give ourselves appropriate rest, but how does that come in to play regarding our Mental well being?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What happens when you are the only one aware of your mistake? How does that change the way you employ your Mistake Recovery Strategy? Join Jeff and Chad as they discuss this and more on the 20th episode of season 2!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deep in the midst of the College Basketball season and fresh off NCAA Baseball meetings, join Jeff and Chad as they discuss the opportunities and challenges that come this time of year.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How do you prepare for your next game? What kind of research do you do and how do you communicate it with your crew?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the Uncommon Drive Podcast we say that we look at life, leadership & legacy through the lens of sports officiating, but what does that look like in real life? Join Jeff and Chad as they talk about how we implement these ideas in our daily journey.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We couldn't go any longer without filling you in on the events that took place when Jeff (and many of you) blessed a special family from the Champaign-Urbana area.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jeff and Chad as they discuss working together at a recent Tournament Championship as well as thinking through how we mentor and help others. Is it better to Give Responsibility or Take things off a newer officials plate? Both can work, but communication is key!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's Celebrate!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jeff and Chad as they talk a little Christmas.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the season of giving! Join Jeff and Chad for 10 more good minutes of Christmas Cheer!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jeff and Chad as they have a little holiday FUN!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us for a midweek special episode....hang with us for 10 good minutes!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Check out the "Uncommon Drive" that Jeff undertook recently. It's a look at determination, sacrifice, mentoring, and encouragement!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Unique, the Unusual, it happens more often than we would like to admit. How do we process and deal with these situations when they arise?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Check out Jeff and Chad's Cyber Monday Wish List for themselves and other officials!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our communication skills get put through the test when the temperature rises. Join Jeff and Chad as they discuss how to elevate our communication during these difficult moments.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jeff and Chad as they chat about Advantages and PitfallsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jeff and Chad as they chat with Multi Sport official and Team Building specialist Brian Kenney.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How are you taking advantage of the NEW things around you? Seasons, Officials, Relationships, etc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We talk about it all the time, but coordinators, coaches, and colleagues all tell us that as a whole it is our greatest weakness. Join in the conversation today as we talk about strengthening our communication skills.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jeff and Chad as they kick of Season 2 of the Uncommon Drive Podcast!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jeff and Chad as they take a look back at season one of The Uncommon Drive Podcast!

How fun is it to watch sport in it's purest form? Join Jeff and Chad as they look at some lessons learned from the Little League World Series.

Jeff and Chad are once again joined by Allen Jones as they recap their experience working International Baseball at the Colt League World Series.

When you hit the court or field are you ready to "go to war"? Our special guest Allen Jones joins us and shares a different perspective that comes from his distinguished career in law enforcement. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

What does it mean to find empathy for the participants in the contests we officiate?

Chad and Jeff break down some of the best "Stuff they've heard" when it comes to Life, Leadership, and Legacy.

Jeff and Chad talk vacation, why it's important to them, and how sports and officiating play a part of it (or don't).

Jeff and Chad Recap their recent Collegiate Basketball Officiating Camp and look at things they learned.

Join Jeff and Chad as they talk about (don't tell Jeff) GOALS for their upcoming seasons. Take a look behind the scenes as they work through their hopes, dreams, and bucket lists.