We need more REFEREE’S like this 👏🗣 #shorts

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[@connormcgough9898]

I had a referee like that, when me and another kid got scrappy, he called us over and talked with us. W ref

[@SugarHillGoGetBack]

W ref

[@cnaizhen]

Honestly, if you had not let your kid ego take over you and accepted the teaching, you are W yourself.

[@pangboi3453]

W ref

[@rowergirl21]

​@@cnaizhen q+q))

[@H3ARTL3XX-]

@@cnaizhen big facts.

[@mr501mc]

That back turn is legendary. Disconnects the possibility of outside influence and the pride of what others think. Wisdom! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@xorealslowmd]

Very smart move

[@bluesord114]

I like that too

[@ExUmbra117]

It also seems like a way of communicating that he’s on their side by being on their side lol

[@mr501mc]

@@ExUmbra117 I didn't think about like that

[@jacobswenson2963]

You don’t want to turn your back like that as a referee. You could miss foul play, a thrown punch, or other situations similar and it would be missed because you didn’t have your eyes on the players.

[@RM12110]

So powerful men showing young men how to resolve conflict!

[@WyWid]

It’s more than a game! Love seeing this

[@christinenorris5363]

This is what you call awesome humanity for the nxt person. Teaching those boy's a lesson about hard life. And to respect it. Great job to the ref.

[@Emy-oh5jd]

I play girls lacrosse. It's always the older men officials that are best because they explain what you did wrong so we would understand what the call was. There was this one official that told my team chin up when we walked off the field after a loss. A moment I will never forget ❤

[@3jasonwebb]

I also play girls lacrosse. The referee stopped the play mid game and took me to the side and told me to get off the field. I'll never forget his words: "you sicko I told you a 43 year old man can't play on a girl's lacrosse team. If I ever see you hanging around the field again I'm calling the police." What a ref! I'll never forget him.

[@michaelhaydenbell]

@@3jasonwebb Man don't listen to them, follow your dreams.

[@bc5208]

Respect is important. A lot of young men 6 feet deep because they never learned it.

[@tewaewae]

they play underwater hockey?

[@michaelhaydenbell]

Respect is important? Bro you just blew my mind! Whoaaaaaa...

[@vigilant_1934]

​@@tewaewae No they're dead. Not funny. You'll live long enough to have friends die on you. Started happening to me when I was 17. Two of my friends died within a few months of each other smh.

[@vigilant_1934]

@@michaelhaydenbell I know you're trolling but I'm sure you know that merely being respectful can help you when you walk in certain neighborhoods or deal with people in tense situations.

[@ibe310]

AND NEVER GOT IT

[@claytron3000]

I’ve been a junior high and high school ref for over 14 years. And I can tell you that’s an awesome referee for that age group.

[@jacobbragg1032]

"Hug your brother" was the hardest thing to do/hear.

[@harambeuzamaki2985]

😂😂😂

[@vigilant_1934]

​@@harambeuzamaki2985 What's so funny? That's real talk. I wish I told one of my best friends "I love you" before he died. It's too late now. Not gonna let that happen again.

[@harambeuzamaki2985]

@@vigilant_1934 it’s funny to me because i have memories being told this exact thing by my mother and grandmother. Lighten up dude.

[@Ghostyxox]

Wow we do need more officials like this ( Mama I’m famous!)

[@luridbuilds6043]

I swear I’m trying, but I got denied on the job because “Too May tattoos is a bad example for the kids.” 🤕

[@MedroffYT]

I would've Jawed 13 since he wants to make theater out of it.

[@WalterTalksSports]

They already getting made for challenges ain’t nobody wanna see more stoppages

[@Isuckat2k]

@@luridbuilds6043 that’s bull crap

[@alexhanma5991]

@@luridbuilds6043 wear long sleeves

[@socalangler4082]

Imagine an NBA ref doing that "Guys, I'm very disappointed in you..." Lmfao

[@tommytsunami2201]

I was just about to write this 🤣 I pictured two big ass dudes like Bob Sapp "I'm sorry"

[@johnryan8859]

It's about learning lessons at a young age

[@BayouHotBoy1]

@@johnryan8859 Any age

[@courtneyvaughn2334]

I think it would actually help. Haha imagine having someone pull you and someone else to the side and talk to you like children and say how you're fighting over a game. It would probably make you feel a little stupid and calm down pretty quick.

[@1982Pastro]

@@courtneyvaughn2334 with the slight difference that the grown-ups fight for a lot of dollars. That’s where fairness and friendship usually end.

[@AhmadHamzabalad]

This is why it's so important to catch kids early while they're still impressionable

[@kuz789ayi]

This really moved me. Young men need this.

[@michaelhaydenbell]

Bro that's like crying over a high five, calm down. He didn't fucking adopt them after their parents burnt up in house fires.

[@kuz789ayi]

@@michaelhaydenbell You're not miserable in the slightest

[@waunke56]

You are not wrong at all sir. Young men need this probably more than ever these days because they don't get it enough. :(

[@tyronnfields7945]

A Father ref...Need more of this.

[@jpslim7279]

Ref: “I’d like to talk to you both about your future car’s extended warranty”

[@ezanamedhin]

"No. NO. NOoooo." "I'll give you financial help" "Oh ok deal".

[@mvalovalo]

“So I have a structured settlement and I need cash NOW.”

[@rufushughes4331]

"Don't miss out on these great bundles and discounts!"

[@KBMaximus]

​@@mvalovalo CALL J G WENTWORTH!!

[@karap2825]

"It's you're money use it when you need it" " I need it now"

[@alwayzchillin0714]

-Why everybody get quiet? -Cuz we wanna hear what he’s sayin. 🤣

[@michaelhaydenbell]

ok?

[@redguard2529]

Nosy as hell.🤣🤣

[@CD19755]

Not just officials...we need more MEN like this willing to take the time to mentor

[@Slow-Rolling]

That’s what their fathers are for

[@v.9050]

@@Slow-Rolling it’s the father’s job to raise and instill the values but everyone can help mentor if the kid falls short. Especially those in a position of leadership.

[@floydford1713]

Yes sir boss

[@jamesrobinson8612]

​@mr.albert2847 some children don't have father's in their lives.

[@chirso2460]

Refs / people like this change lives without realizing it. Respect

[@Bert_Fromarketin]

💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@Bananas_246]

Good man there! You know you’re old when stuff this makes you tear up. Understanding, forgiveness, resolution. Big life lesson

[@eda4318]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Headhunter_212]

Same thing. You realize how influential people other than your parents (and I was very fortunate there) can be.

[@MrWilderNapalm]

We need more men like this running our society. These young men today need all the positive reinforcement and direction they can get.

[@thomasmeza9873]

Now that's how you handle things. You stop anything that happens before its to late. You recognize both sides and see the two sides recognize as well! You let them both understand each other's actions can stop why they are there together, and that's to play the game clean honoring the word Sportsmanship for a victory! They both owe everyone there, their actions could possibly result a team loss! "love the way this Ref handled it. Like respectful man, and squashing what happened with a hand shake" "Nicely done Sir"

[@dballz78]

The official is definitely a coach somewhere and he cares about this sport and the positive things it brings for them

[@grimreaperdw]

This is the only reason I want to Umpire again. I have such a busy life, but being able to be the reason kids change their perspective and reactions to things is an AMAZING feeling.

[@jameswrightiii1259]

That is a good man. Education is never just for teacher. Opportunities present themselves in moments.

[@billjones7841]

This man is a teacher. We need more men like this.

[@markr.9626]

Every supervisor or manager can learn from this .. Pull folks aside and explain and they all learn.... thank you sir for your service to our kids !

[@DM-uz7lf]

This is exactly the way it should be all the way through college

[@mccoycurtis785]

He turned a TECHable moment into a TEACHable moment! RESPECT, to Mr. Ref ... and to the young men for listening!!

[@jessbarrios6530]

Obviously this amazing man was put on this earth to help guide young men 👍💯🇺🇸 THANK YOU

[@my0p1n10nst1nks]

I would call a game with this man any day of the week.

[@whittenroberts1802]

Good person ok ref tbh

[@my0p1n10nst1nks]

​@@whittenroberts1802, you mean you actually know this man and felt the need to say he is just "ok"?

[@junito2899]

Kids need mentors like this period! Someone tough and sound!

[@walterhawes7217]

Do your thang Mr. Robinson. I always loved your teaching. Much respect!!!!!

[@td4001]

Actual made tear up. Life lessons that are gonna stick with them. Ref you the 🐐

[@pattyj.1181]

That's ridiculous. Please tell me a fully functional adult isnt crying at this youtube short of a conversation we cant even hear. Its okay to cry but that is just pathetic

[@td4001]

@@pattyj.1181 Holidays so im being nice. Sorry you didn't feel the same way. Enjoy your life

[@chudyie]

@@td4001 lmfao, you gonna call them a poopy head?? ya softy.

[@GoID.Roger.]

@@pattyj.1181 bro was crying from the voices of the people recording 😂

[@pattyj.1181]

@td4001 Crying at a basketball game is classified as being nice? You have problems. I would say enjoy your life but youll probably cry or something

[@slimdigga9100]

man thing that stand out that he taught me Is how he asserted his dominance by having both players walk to him instead of him walking to address the players. makes a difference

[@jonhubbard7481]

Crazy how people's train of thought is.guess it's why we are different

[@k3nfr0st39]

No way was he "asserting his dominance." He was playing a mentorship role guiding these young men teaching conflict resolution, sportsmanship etc. Take this L for your comment

[@trillest1]

@@k3nfr0st39 naw he’s dominant in that mentoring role. Stop being so soft, you probably believe in the myth of toxic masculinity too 😂

[@k3nfr0st39]

@trillest1 bruh there's a difference in being "dominant" and being a mentor...

[@k3nfr0st39]

@trillest1 take off your lens thinking I'm being "soft." You have a lot to learn if you think I'm being soft. Far from it. I don't believe in that toxic masculinity bs.

[@keeh.2708]

He is more than a Ref… he’s a dad.

[@ericlynch7246]

Every AAU tournament has one og that is like this, this just made me miss basketball so much

[@abramj3505]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 referee fasho don’t get paid enough for this. Salute to him 🤟🏽

[@paul_warner]

A lot of refs (not all) at this level do it for the love of the game and care more about the kids than the rules.

[@basketballexpert4584]

@@paul_warner stop lol

[@paul_warner]

@@basketballexpert4584 fair

[@michaelhaydenbell]

@@basketballexpert4584 Not sure what you're triggered by here, most of the time pretty sure they don't get paid at all because they're volunteers with kids' leagues, so why tf else you think they're doing it?

[@bryanfukingfox]

What he really said “if both of y’all don’t knock it off I’m gonna pay each of your teammates $20 a piece to knock some damn sense in your ass!”

[@RetsuhcsJ13]

😂

[@mralexasian9510]

thanks

[@deric1529]

😂😂

[@dijonalexander3666]

🤣

[@Specoops1]

This deserved more applause. That ref will have a lasting impact on young lives.

[@michaelhaydenbell]

K we'll make sure there's more clapping next time. Thank you for the input.

[@darebear2438]

I remember a few refs like when I was growing up. They kept the game fun

[@mattwelty60]

This is the 1st referee I've ever seen NOT make the game about themself but about the betterment of the young men playing....great job sir!

[@DwightPowderr]

Need more men like this. Life lessons come often and I’m glad ref was there to help these bois through it!

[@joetjaden8199]

Yes please and Amen. It is great to show some respect, dignity and encouragement. No one was even hurt.

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

Give that man a raise

[@prunyon19]

Like how the ref handles this.

[@1stMikeWhite]

That man is special!

[@greglincicum9671]

Resolving conflict is one of the true benefits of sports. This ref should be applauded as an educator who knew how to take advantage of a teachable moment. Way to go!

[@juliomeraz1261]

When need more parents like this too non of them tried running down and making a scene I’ve seen it so many times and shit parents trying to fight at these kids games but good job ref too :))

[@lucidstudious750]

A couple weeks ago I played a tourney and the ref was such a nice guy. I think both us and the other team complained once and he said "oh really? My bad guys my mistake. Ill try harder" what a g

[@michaelhaydenbell]

ok

[@jameslove5457]

This ref right here is one of the greats glad he is showing them how to keep there heads versus other wise

[@TEDxGAZER]

The back turn. Most people won’t get it, but that plays a big part in this conversation.

[@DEEPxEND]

“I have bets placed on this game, 33 make on more three pointer and I’ll split it”😂

[@humbledriver2536]

Most inspiring and genuine act of mentoring I've seen

[@luckylefty914]

Had a ref pull me aside and do something similar back in high school, salute, its about also helping mold and shape young boys and girls into men and women at that age

[@aestos8673]

Parents are the reason there are far less refs in youth sports like this. It is no longer worth it to try to set a good example because parents are willing scream, swear and assault refs over missed or blown calls or simply because they feel their little angel never does anything wrong. I saw a drunk father, that was also a local cop, screaming at a ref because a call went against his son's team. That is why you don't see these people out there with our kids anymore.

[@mlinder13655]

As a referee of 14 years you hit the nail on the head exact reason I no longer do youth

[@Rockoblocko]

Yes. I volunteered once, never again. Had a parent jump in my face at third base like it was the World Series. I said duck this and walked off the field. Game Over.

[@zachflores4467]

My dad was a referee for 20 years he retired a couple of years ago he use to do this stuff to young kids all the time. Great learning experience for young players

[@frechstudios3129]

There are many out there but never get the credit they deserve. They were there when I was growing up and taught us valuable lessons.

[@elwayaiono]

This happened to me one time but in football a kid pushed me after a play so I pushed him back and then the ref told both of us to come to him and made us say sorry

[@bobheyotue9850]

In football man 😂. I can understand a helmet smack or a face mask grab but a push.

[@elwayaiono]

@@bobheyotue9850 Bruh I was so annoyed bc we were winning 21-0 in the first quarter So I like wasn’t even trying bc I was like 5’8 and the kid was like 5’2

[@bobheyotue9850]

@@elwayaiono lol what do you play line or are you a skilled position.

[@elwayaiono]

@@bobheyotue9850 line I play anything on the Oline mostly center and DT

[@bobheyotue9850]

@@elwayaiono oh man I use to play Oline center and right guard/tackle lol. next time if a guy pushes you wait til next play and get him back. Whenever I was getting into it with someone I wait for a pass play for them to try and go for a rip or a spin move when they got their side open I would throw a upper cut punch to their kidneys or lower ribs to get even with them. Bull rushes you gotta throw them down by the insides of the shoulder pads but I was never good at that trick.

[@xxstnickyboi5606]

Yesterday I had a game, the other team was being a bunch of idiots trying to cherry pick dunks at the end, so my teammate grabbed him by the collar and shoved him to the floor, a fight almost happened, and they just called the game. We need more refs like him

[@danbytp]

Perfect teaching moment! These young men will remember this momenter for many years to come!

[@pinthodioloco5552]

Come on man, you're holding up the game lol

[@isaacibarra347]

he's teaching young players how to play when they reach higher levels

[@Udontknowwhoiam]

I PLAY THIS SCHOOL IN VOLLEYBALL

[@youngconservative]

“sTaWpPp” no one cares 😑

[@Udontknowwhoiam]

@@youngconservative STOPPP I didn’t ask if u did

[@Udontknowwhoiam]

@@JebGarner17 yeah ik

[@Beaverhound]

Make sure to shove the enemy team to the ground to establish dominance

[@Udontknowwhoiam]

@@Beaverhound okay 😂 will do

[@Daily_Meat_Dealer]

When he put his hands together you knew he was about to drop a life lesson

[@maryhightshue7866]

YES!!! We sure do!! What a wonderful ref who cares about the boys.

[@tsumvaya]

That’s the parents job, just ref the game.

[@saintjames8018]

If you play sports enough you come across super stars like this rref.. The lesson is bigger than the game. Special talent and glad it got highlight.

[@nathandoak237]

That ref loves his job, loves kids and guarantee he's an awesome guy to hang with.

[@livergen]

A life saved is someone who calls a timeout while there is still the opportunity of intervention. Thank you gentlemen, life truly is a game on so many different levels, don't let your emotions steal from you but let your wisdom excelled your character to the finish line.

[@NewBeginningsThePunchNews]

Wow... I'd be proud to have my son play in a game he officiates. True hero!!!

[@carnelanderson1732]

CONTROLS THE GAME AND THE EMOTIONS

[@richardrosenthal2230]

Need a lot more men like this in youth sports

[@SkyQuest2K8]

Yes, a very teachable moment and why athletics are such an important part of our schools.

[@g.o.a.t3811]

We need ref like this

[@beefsteew420]

Fans are what’s pushing the good ones away in all sports

[@mikeboyd8558]

I've been a volunteer coach in football, baseball and basketball. Over the years I've pointed out to the official s that they are just as important as the coaches for the kids to learn the game, with sportsmanship

[@donaldbailey8483]

Minor influences can make such a big difference in the future of our next generation.

[@tannernicholson21]

Need more sportsmanship like this! Good job ref

[@VA_QUALITY]

Well done ref! Role models are needed everywhere, thanks for caring!

[@yourmomsucksameandick]

That moved me. It's something I instilled within my son! When you have an issue communicate with one another! #nodrama

[@troystemen2960]

He’s in complete control of the game and the players. Great referee.

[@UMCPastorMNM]

Sportsmanship, it's important, at every level of the game.

[@chasebudd7563]

Absolutely love that he did not make this a public thing. He brought them aside and talked to them privately

[@terryesrom4607]

Not only a referee but a mentor. Good man.

[@kingsfan2099]

That's a youth official understanding his roll as an elder in his community. Big love

[@kjaxxn]

Now that’s what I’m talking bout. Teachable moments are underrated and often an opportunity missed. Competition not conflict! Atta boy Mr Ref.

[@rwma8482]

Excellent reffing! What a good soul.

[@markthompson7503]

I coached a lot of years and the first thing you are taught is how to turn your back with the ref and speak to them in a calm manner. Kudos to this ref for remembering his first day of lessons and passing it on to these young men, and for having a cool head about the situation and making it a teachable moment.

[@keefersmotherland1308]

We could use that in all sports.

[@Mattnoble80]

Disputes handled that way is a teaching moment that is so important

[@El_Capitan_77]

Way to control the game energy and not let it get out of hand . Well done

[@tro8191]

This guy is awesome!!! Keep it up sir!!! Everyone can use a “minute mentor” here n there especially teens! GOOD MAN!

[@bama2728]

I agree, these players are young men, they are still learning the game and sportsmanship!

[@saulshine1969]

We also need more sports parents who teach their children good sportsmanship.

[@loselo3864]

I love people with a passion for the sport. I was never good at basketball until one of the parents from the yogurt league I was in saw that I was struggling and specifically mentored me after the teams practice. I ended up learning a lot and found my love for the sport too. And I got pretty damn good

[@baileybeansteam8681]

They r so lucky to have a ref like that! My referees for soccer either: Have a thick accent that nobody can understand or never call anything!

[@brentturner7232]

This is phenomenal game management as well from a referee. Kudos to him.

[@gerardobarquero]

We need guy like him in the all globe.

[@cocain4425]

Absolutely, y'all playing with the same passion and love for the game, that's the game you can't have defense without offense. Y'all keep on playing now Dap up, 💙💯💪🏾

[@johnholley7600]

I agree, great job! And I love the fact how he turned around with them and didn’t face either one and potentially show favoritism, but also to hide his words! Very intelligent ref! He should be given more high profile games bc he deserves it over all of these other horrible refs and Umps out there!!!

[@bobfredericks6545]

I played with a referee named Steve Honzo. Great person and always gave not only game advice but also life advice during games. That was many years ago and glad to see this ref is doing the same.

[@user-xb3sj1ix3k]

THIS is how you handle these young men! More coaches and PARENTS need to see this and pay attention!