About Me
Dr. Maggie Tieman is a women's collegiate basketball official, sport psychology professional, and founder of Mindset Matters. Drawing from her experiences on the court and her work in human behavior and performance, Maggie helps officials better understand how communication, self-awareness, decision-making, and mental performance influence success under pressure. Her work combines practical officiating experience with principles from sport psychology and behavioral science to help officials grow beyond rules and mechanics. Through Beyond the Whistle, Maggie shares a simple philosophy that guides both officiating and leadership: Understand Yourself. Understand Others. Adjust to Connect.