Lead Center Trail

Stephen Greene
  • 4.8 (4)
  • Basketball

Named after the three referee positions in a basketball game, "Lead Center Trail" is a podcast about a lesser-known side of basketball: officiating. Join host (and basketball referee) Stephen Greene as he chats with referees at different levels, coaches, players and more.

  1. 10/28/2025

    S5 E1 - Mental Agility

    A new basketball season means new rules for players and referees to learn and adjust to. In this episode, 5th year official Stephen G. talks about the "mental agility" needed to adjust to one of the biggest rule changes in recent memory. Intro/Outro - DENIAL IS A RIVER by Doechii

  2. 07/18/2025

    S4 E6 - Art & Science

    We all know the game; how to call it, what to do and when (art), but we don't always know the more technical part of the game -- the why behind what we do when we officiate games (science). In this episode, Stephen talks about a recent play that (he got wrong) that involved applying the art & science. Intro/Outro - El Mayor de los Ranas by Victor Valverde & JR Torres

  3. 03/29/2025

    S4 E5 - Saying "No".

    It's hard to say no to opportunities that come your way, especially when the opportunity has the potential to raise your profile within a given space. So how (and why) do you say no? Intro/Outro - Anxiety by Doechii

  4. 02/23/2025

    S4 E4 - "Pass & Crash" and Then Some

    Most basketball games have a similar shape, and most referees are prepared to deal with those games. But every now and then, something unconventional can happen and it's those games where the game requires a little more of you. In this episode Stephen interviews Rhian, a veteran official, who unpacks a crucial play in a recent game where there were some extracurriculars after a normal pass and crash play. Intro/Outro - tv off (instrumental) by DJ Mustard & Kendrick Lamar

  5. 01/12/2025

    S4 E3 - Leveling Up

    I got "the bug" in the Summer of 2021 and became a member of my local IAABO board that fall. I took (and passed) the floor exam, putting me on the path to becoming a varsity official. What's next? Intro/Outro - Coming in Hot by Lecrae & Andy Mineo

  6. 12/27/2024

    S4 E2 - Humility & Teachability

    Criticism (constructive or otherwise) is hard to hear -- especially when it's unsolicited -- and even more so when it's from a person who you don't know personally. In this Christmas episode, Stephen talks about how being humble and teachable helped him to see the value in some unsolicited feedback and ultimately made him a better official. Intro/Outro - Christmas In Hollis by Run DMC

  7. 11/28/2024

    S4 E1 - Family First

    There's no better time than the holiday season, to check yourself and make sure that you're putting your family first. In this brief episode, Stephen talks about how he's made some simple but significant changes that will benefit his work/family balance during the '24-'25 basketball season. Intro/Outro - Big Steppa by Amaarae

  8. 11/06/2024

    S3 E3 - Summer Lessons: Practice

    Every time we step out onto the court, it's an opportunity to practice something. In this episode, I'm recalling some lessons from a few good practice opportunities that I had from this summer.

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Named after the three referee positions in a basketball game, "Lead Center Trail" is a podcast about a lesser-known side of basketball: officiating. Join host (and basketball referee) Stephen Greene as he chats with referees at different levels, coaches, players and more.

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  • Creator
    Stephen Greene
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Greene
  • Show Website
    Lead Center Trail