This week on Off The Posts: Scarletts Edition, Georgi and Suzy are shining a spotlight on the people who make every game possible — our umpires, or as we’re calling them today… Team White. 🤍🏐

From split-second decisions and sideline pressure to the iconic all-white uniform, this episode dives into the realities of life with a whistle in hand. Georgi and Suzy chat about how they both got into umpiring, the challenges that come with it, and why supporting and respecting umpires is so important for the future of the game.

We also discuss:
✨ The pressure of making decisions in real time
✨ Why umpiring can be mentally and physically demanding
✨ Learning confidence and “faking it till you make it”
✨ Supporting junior umpires and mentoring within clubs
✨ Why clubs need to create positive environments for officials
✨ The role of teamwork between co-umpires
✨ The pressure faced by elite NSL umpires
✨ And of course… the infamous white outfit 👀

Plus, we hear from our Scarletts umpires in Voices From the Sidelines, celebrate our incredible officials in Scarletts Shoutouts, and put Suzy through a very special Pass, Shoot, Stand Out of Play – Umpire Edition.

Because without umpires, there is no game. 🫶

Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode, and follow us on social media:
📸 Instagram & Facebook: @scarlettsnetballclub
🎵 TikTok: @scarlettsNC