Game management is universal across sports. Today's good learnin' comes from the ice version of our sport, where long-time top referee Paul Stewart offers his advice on managing the even more volatile personalities known in the NHL.
My method for dealing with such situations was to take control. I was a communicator: These are my ground rules, and you need to abide by them. If you choose not to — and it is your choice — there will be a consequence. I also do not care WHO you are; superstar, benchwarmer or what have you. I'm not impressed and I'm not intimidated.
He then outlines his top 5 tips. Read them here: HockeyBuzz.com – Paul Stewart – Being Fair Without Losing Control
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