Uncommon Drive: Recent Episodes
Jeff Cross & Chad Ozee
Living an uncommon drive towards success. A look at life, leadership, and legacy through the lens of sports officiating.
Join us for some HUGE news!!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Why are intentional conversations important?
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & 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/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mentoring, new challenges, and mottos for the new year!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It's that time of year where we begin changing sports seasons!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & 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/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Jeff and Chad as they talk about the Rule of 100.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & 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/brands
Privacy & 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/brands
Privacy & 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/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Jeff and Chad as they chat about Advantages and Pitfalls
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & 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/brands
Privacy & 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/brands
Privacy & 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/brands
Privacy & 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/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Jeff and Chad as they take a look back at season one of The Uncommon Drive Podcast!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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!
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.
Is there any truth to some of the Always and Never statements we hear about officiating on social media?
Jeff is starting a new/old adventure! Check in to hear about his thought process as he changes course in the world of baseball.
Join Jeff and Chad as they walk through a few of Jeff's favorite quotes and how they apply to Life, Leadership and Legacy!!
Join Jeff and Chad as they walk through a few of Jeff's favorite quotes and how they apply to Life, Leadership and Legacy!!
It's postseason! How do we handle ourselves when things "blow up" on us? Sometimes the build up to tense situations has nothing to do with us...regardless we still have to enforce the rules as written. Today Jeff and Chad discuss the thought process of "Relinquishing Control" on and off the field.
Can you believe it? We've made it to episode 40!! Today Jeff and Chad talk about the little things that can get us in trouble if we don't take care of them...AND how we best go about handling them.
Join Jeff and Chad for an honest conversation about loss, relationships, perseverance, and hope.
Goals or no goals? Jeff and Chad line up on opposite sides of this conversation. Listen in as we look at the pros and cons of how we push forward in our drive towards success.
Jeff and Chad chat about an interaction with a fellow official that sparks a discussion about how we lead, even when we aren't the leader.
We check in and see how Jeff is doing after the accident that brought a sudden end to his season.
How are you affecting others? Join Jeff and Chad as they talk about ways to make a lasting impact.
It's Playoffs Baby!!! How do we work differently in the postseason? What is new about the postseason? How do we deal with the disappointment of not working postseason? Jeff and Chad tackle these questions along with a few others.
Mistakes hurt. A lot. But sometimes that's not a bad thing. How we identify and deal with the mistakes of our past may determine whether or not we make mistakes in the future.
We are deep in the heart of Conference basketball season, and Baseball is just around the corner. As we look at what it means to be at our best, here are a few things we can do to elevate our games just a little more.
What makes the difference between a really good official and a great one? It's the little things! Join Jeff and Chad as they talk through some of those little things in both sports that can help separate us. There may be some you've not heard before and others may be a great reminder that will spark new discussion the next time you are in the locker room.
It's been on everyone's mind yet we often fail to talk about it in a proactive way. How is COVID impacting sports officiating and what can we do to be "Uncommon" in the way we deal with it?
Listen in as Jeff and Chad talk about what they are looking forward to in 2022 as well as their greatest moment of 2021.
We wrap up 2021 with a conversation with NCAA D2 National Coordinator of Umpires Scott Taylor. We hear about what Coordinators look for (regardless of sport), some incredible nuggets of wisdom, as well as some great stories from Scott's career. You won't want to miss this episode!
Ever feel like everyone's eyes are on you? Sometimes we are vulnerable because of the moment, but what does it mean to be "Intentionally Vulnerable" and how can it impact our lives both on and off the court or field?
There are so many pressures to officiating, off court/field demands and ever increasing scrutiny both from player, coaches, and fans as well as from Assigners, evaluators, and conference representatives. What is the motivation for what you do, and how do we stay mentally healthy as we work?
Get your week started off on the right foot listening to Jeff and Chad answer a new set of questions from the Uncommon Drive Listeners.
Join Jeff and Chad as they take a look at what it really means to be an independent contractor. How does this effect our communication, our function, and our responsibilities?
Jeff and Chad take a look at the things they are thankful for this year, some common, and some very uncommon.
Join Jeff and Chad as they look at what it takes to work games that remain competitive until the very end. What do we do differently if anything, and how do we keep ourselves at our best when everyone else is at the end of their rope?
Join Jeff and Chad as they talk about how to develop a Mistake Recovery Strategy (MRS).
Join Jeff and Chad as they talk to media personality Alex Staab about his unique view of sports officials across the scholastic and professional sports that he covers as well as hearing about Alex's own "uncommon drive" towards success.
Join Jeff and Chad as they look at what it takes to have great communication with your coordinators. Do's, Don'ts, and everything in between!
Join Jeff and Chad as they talk with 14 time NCAA Tournament Official Angie Enlund. Angie suffered a horrific injury while working a game at Michigan State last season that was featured on national news. Angie talks about her start in officiating, the accident itself, and most importantly how it has effected her mindset and approach to what she does today both on and off the court. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!!
Join Jeff and Chad as they take a look at the current officiating landscape. We all know that the abuse of officials is at an all time high, but instead of just complaining about it, what are the things we can do to not only survive but maybe even make things just a little better.
NCAA D3 Final Four Official Erin Frias joins Jeff and Chad as they discuss Officiating at a high level and the specific challenges and joys of working small college athletics.
Join Jeff and Chad as they talk about some current events from the world of sports. How do we handle situations where everyone else wants to pass judgement? And where does the enforcement of Sportsmanship come into play in the life of an official?
Join Jeff and Chad as they share ways to fully prepare for the season ahead. They talk Fall Baseball and the Upcoming College Basketball season and how you can be "UnCommon" in your approach this year!
Join Jeff and Chad as they continue last week's conversation about success and begin to identify the "nuts and bolts" of finding it in every aspect of our lives.
Join Jeff Cross and Chad Ozee as they give an introduction to the Uncommon Drive Podcast.