” The game will tolerate one bad call, but two bad calls (in a row) will create chaos.”
- Ville Selkee
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Ever wondered what it takes to be an elite basketball referee? How do they communicate with players and coaches on the court? What are some of the tips and stories they can share from their experience? In this video, I interviewed Ville Selkee, an elite basketball referee from Finland who has officiated games in the FIBA U17 World Cup, Basketball Champions League (#basketballcl), and the Finnish Korisliiga. He shared his insights on how to be respected but also approachable on the court, how to deal with the players’ and coaches’ emotions, how to handle bad calls, and more.
Inside the Mind of Ville Selkee: 5X Referee of the year in Finland