Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:18:11 -0600 FHumpires.com http://fhumpires.com Podcast Maker v1.4.0 - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker The podcast for field hockey umpires, by field hockey umpires. This is the podcast for field hockey umpires, by field hockey umpires. John Hrytsak and Keely Dunn are two Canadian FIH umpires who love what they do so much, they decided to start their own website dedicated to other obsessive-compulsives with the whistle who can't stop talking about the ins and outs of one of the hardest jobs in sports. John and Keely cover every aspect of umpiring, including tips and tricks to improve areas of your on-pitch performance, aspects of preparation like mental and physical fitness and the latest interpretations and ways to look at the rules that affect the game both on an international and a domestic level. en-ca Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn podcast@fhumpires.com http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/PodcastLogo_144.jpg http://fhumpires.com 144 144 Sports & Recreation Amateur field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto clean John Hrytsak In this episode John talks about cards and how umpires can use them to manage their matches. The use of cards as a means of managing play is unique to our sport. We use a three card system to penalize rough or dangerous play. But how do we use them effectively? In this episode John talks about how we use them and times when they are appropriate . http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/cards http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/Cards.m4a Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:04:21 -0600 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:19:42 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Matt Harrison John is joined by Matt Harrison (who umpires in the UK) to discuss some listener mail on the subject of aerial balls and how to manage them. In this episode John has guest umpire Matt Harrison of the UK talk about some basics behind managing the aerial ball and the aerial pass. Topics include: - general positioning - team umpiring - managing danger http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/managing_the_aerial_ball http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/Managing%20the%20Aerial%20Ball.m4a Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:47:54 -0600 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:12:01 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn In this episode of Playing Advantage John & Keely talk about the training that goes into being an international umpire, why it is so important and some of the fitness requirements they have to prepare for when appointed to a tournament. Umpiring is physical, and to be able to do your job you need to be fit. When your body is in shape your brain makes better decisions, something that I think we can all agree is something important for officials in any sport. In this episode we talk about: - types of training specific for umpiring hockey - fitness tests that are required at national and international levels - our current exercise regime http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/training http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/11%20-%20Training.m4a Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:03:56 -0600 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:23:08 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn Inspired by the story of Jim Joyce, a Major League Baseball umpire in the United States who made a bad call that cost a young pitcher his perfect game, John & Keely talk about owning up to mistakes and how to do it with dignity. Are we human? Yes. Do we make mistakes? You betcha! But how do we go about admitting it and still maintain control of a match? Is rapport with players and coaches important enough to swallow our pride? John and Keely discuss this topic inspired by Jim Joyce of Major League Baseball. http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/admitting_your_mistakes http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/10%20-%20Admitting%20your%20mistakes.m4a Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:40:36 -0600 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:16:49 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn In this episode Keely and John talk about players who play the ball above the shoulder and ways to manage these sometimes dramatic and dangerous situations. Playing the ball above the height of the shoulder can be incredibly exciting if used to save a shot at goal, but how should we be handling players who play the ball above their shoulder in regular field Play? Keely gives some insight from her recent experience at the Women's World Cup Qualifier in Kazan, Russia. http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/episode_9_playing_ball_above_shoulder http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/Good%20Call%20-%20Sticks%20above%20the%20shoulder.m4a Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:44:28 -0600 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:17:36 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn In this episode of Playing Advantage John & Keely discuss an umpire's positioning during a penalty corner and what to keep in mind so you can find your own comfortable and effective spot in the circle. This episode focuses on what things you need to be able to see when managing a penalty corner, including the second official. http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/episode_8_penalty_corner_positioning http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/PC%20Positioning.m4a Thu, 20 May 2010 16:42:48 -0600 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:26:04 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn Good Call: The Self-Pass In this episode Keely and John talk about the self-pass and what to do when a defender channels the player with the ball without retreating 5 meters first. In this episode our hosts discuss scenarios where a defender hasn't retreated 5 meters from the player taking a self-pass and how as umpires we can manage the situation. http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/episode_7_shadowing_self_pass http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/Episode%207%20-%20Good%20Call%3B%20Shadowing%20the%20Self-pass.m4a Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:29:57 -0600 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:15:34 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn In this episode John and Keely discuss the goings on at an Umpire's Briefing and what you can expect. John & Keely talk about: - the first meeting with the Umpire's Manager and the Tournament Director - being prepared by reading the briefing prior to the meeting - what is meant by "Umpiring to the Briefing" - different expectations for different levels of tournaments or matches - technical issues http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/episode_6_umpires_briefing http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/Episode%206%20-%20The%20Umpire%27s%20Briefing.m4a Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:22:09 -0600 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:18:48 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto Playing Advantage Toady's episode is an interview with Canadian umpire Gavin Caldecott. In today's episode John Interviews Gavin Caldeott of Vancouver about how he got started, his recent tournament in Mexico and what he hopes the future holds for him in his umpiring career. http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/episode_0405_gavin_caldecott_interview http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/Gavin%20Caldecott%20Interview.m4a Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:12:58 -0600 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:10:50 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn In this episode of Playing Advantage John & Keely address: Rules Talk: Dangerous Play Be Better: Handling Pressure In this episode of Playing Advantage John & Keely address: Rules Talk: Dangerous Play - a discussion on what is dangerous play and how to spot it. John & Keely also talk about labelling certain skill sets as dangerous. Be Better: Handling Pressure - how do we as umpires manage pressure so that it doesn't affect our performance? Shout Outs - Keely has a special hello to some young English Umpires! http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/episode_5_dangerous_play_and_pressure http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/Episode%205.m4a Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:40:12 -0600 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:31:27 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn In this episode of Playing Advantage John & Keely discuss: Tips & Tricks: The Pre-Match Chat. Rules Talk: The Bully - useful re-start or archaic rule. Be Better: Managing players that surround the umpire. In this episode of Playing Advantage John & Keely discuss: Tips & Tricks: The Pre-Match Chat. What is important to cover with your colleague prior to your match. Rules Talk: The Bully - useful re-start or archaic rule. Be Better: Managing players that surround you after you make a decision. http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/episode_4_prematch_chat_and_bully http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/Episode%204.m4a Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:20:54 -0700 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:45:00 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak John interviews Ian Diamond of Scotland at the end of the Eurohockey Indoor Club Champion's Trophy. In this special edition of Playing Advantage John sits down with Ian Diamond of Scotland to talk about umpiring in Scotland, how he got started and what he hopes the future holds. The interview took place immediately after the completion of the Eurohockey Indoor Club Champion's Trophy in Vienna, Austria, in February 2010. http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/episode_0226_ian_diamond_interview http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/Special%20episode-Interview%20with%20Ian%20Diamond%20of%20Scotland.m4a Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:19:57 -0700 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:22:28 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn In this episode: • Good Call - 5m self pass • Prep Work - Favourite umpiring clothes • Shout outs - Hamish Jamson & Listener mail In this episode of Playing Advantage: Good Call - the 5m Self-Pass - a question from the Forum is answered on the specifics of this new rule and how it should be applied. Prep Work - John & Keely talk about umpire uniforms and performance apparel. Shout Outs - A congratulation to Hamish Jamson and hello to our first listener mail from Tone in Calgary. http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/episode_3_5m_self_pass_and_apparel http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/Episode%203.m4a Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:38:59 -0700 Sports & Recreation, Amateur clean 00:25:23 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn In this episode of Playing Advantage John and Keely discuss: Tips & Tricks - the coin toss. Tales from the Pitch - worst travel stories. Be Better - our favourite non-hockey officials In this episode of Playing Advantage: Tips & Tricks - the Coin Toss - What you are trying to achieve in this very basic but integral part of the match Tales from the Pitch - Keely and Join regale us with their worst travel stories. Be Better - Our hosts talk about who their favourite non-hockey officials are and why http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/episode_2_cointoss_and_travel http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/20100203.m4a Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:10:21 -0700 Sports & Recreation, amateur clean 00:37:00 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto John Hrytsak & Keely Dunn In the first episode of "Playing Advantage", John and Keely discuss aerial balls over the circle after being awarded a free hit inside the 23m area. Also, how umpires lose control of matches and how to regain it. In the first episode of “Playing Advantage”, John and Keely discuss: ● Rules Interpretations: Aerial balls over the circle after being awarded a free hit inside the 23m area ● Tips & Tricks: Control - losing it and getting it back http://fhumpires.com/index.php/podcasts/comments/episode_1_aerials_and_control http://fhumpires.com/podcasts/Episode20100201.m4a Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:49:23 -0700 Sports & Recreation clean 00:36:14 field hockey umpire umpiring referee refereeing official howto