Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of sports officiating with one of its brightest stars, Cat Conti. With a career spanning over two decades, Conti has not only shattered glass ceilings but also redefined the landscape of officiating in traditionally male-dominated sports. From her pioneering journey as one of the first female officials in NCAA Division I football to her groundbreaking role as an NFL official, Conti's trailblazing spirit and unwavering dedication have earned her respect and admiration across the sports world. In this exclusive interview, we uncover the insights, challe ..read more

Join Mike D as he talks with State Playoff Assigner and ACC Replay Supervisor, as they discuss that officiating and recruitment of new officials for the state of NJ. Use the links to find more information on becoming an official yourself. Central https://www.njfoa-central.org/join-us https://www.instagram.com/NJFOA_CENTRAL/ https://twitter.com/NJFOA_CENTRAL?s=20&t=6laQu-vpIMsxo_V02d9A2A North https://www.njfoa-north.org/join-us https://www.instagram.com/njfoa_north/ https://twitter.com/NJFOA_North Shore https://njfoashore.com/join-us/ https://www.instagram.com/njfoashore/ https://twitter ..read more

Welcome to Whistle Talk, the podcast where we blow the lid off the world of sports officiating! I'm thrilled to be joined today by Mike VanderVelde, whose journey through officiating spans over two decades and across multiple levels of competition. Mike has been an integral part of high school athletics in Michigan, Colorado, and Louisiana for years. But his expertise doesn't stop there; he's also made significant contributions to college football officiating, having worked in various conferences and prestigious bowl games, including the last 2 Rose Bowls. If you enjoyed today's discussion and ..read more

The goal for the show is to bring a new perspective to officiating football at all levels.  From the ladies and gentlemen we all see on television in the NFL and major college games, to Division 3, through high school and even down to the youth level. I hope to bring insight and information on what is actually going through the mind of the officials.  From penalties called and not called, to the mechanics behind it, to the behind the scenes work put in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mikedthereferee/support ..read more

Welcome to Whistle Talk, the podcast where we blow the lid off the world of sports officiating! I'm thrilled to be joined today by a true veteran of the field, Tony DeVeres. Hailing from California, Tony brings a remarkable 24 years of experience in officiating, with 7 of those years served as a crew chief in the CFOA South Bay chapter. But that's not all – before his illustrious officiating career, Tony dedicated 12 years of his life to serving in the US Marine Corps. Today, he not only continues his service on the field but also as the current president of the South Bay chapter. Join us as w ..read more

Welcome to Whistle Talk, where we blow the lid off everything about football officiating in Alabama. On this episode, we're diving into the complexities of officiating in Alabama football, including the use of replay and the vital role of the umpire with Jason Boatman, from the East Alabama Football Officials Association. Jason is long time Umpire, and current Board member in his association. Jason also works to help train new Umpire on the mechanics and keys of the position. If you are interested in becoming an Official in Alabama, check out this link for more information. https://sites ..read more

Join Mike D the Referee as he sits down with Head Football coach of St. John Vianney Bobby Acosta. Listen in as Mike and Coach talk about Coaches journey through the ranks of high school coaching, and the insights of officiating in multiple states at multiple levels. If you are interested in becoming a football official yourself, check out these links below. And don't forget to follow and comment so not to miss upcoming episodes. Follow me on X, Instagram and TikTok by searching for MikeDtheReferee. NJ Officiating Chapters Shore https://njfoashore.com/join-us/ North https://www.njfoa-north.or ..read more

Join Mike D, as he is joined by Head Football coach of Kean University Dan Garrett, as they dive into football officiating from a coaches point of view. Please be sure to follow and comment so you don't miss out on upcoming topics. Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mike.d.the.refere?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MikeDtheReferee Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikedthereferee/ X https://twitter.com/MikeDtheReferee --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mikedthereferee/support ..read more

Join Mike on this episode of Whistle Talk as he sits down with Tom Barlow, Supervisor of Cadet Training in the Jersey Shore Chapter. If you are interested in becoming an official yourself, click the links below for more information. https://njfoashore.com/join-us/ https://www.njfoa-central.org/join-us https://www.njfoa-north.org/join-us https://www.njfoa-south.org/copy-of-interested-in-joining-the-c --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mikedthereferee/support ..read more

Join Mike D, the Referee, as he sits down and talks to Head Referee Chris Schalnat about what goes on inside the mind of a White Hat. Mike and Chris will also dive into some aspects of high school officiating mechanics and positions. If you are interested in becoming an official yourself, you can go to https://www.njfoa-central.org/join-us https://www.njfoa-south.org/copy-of-interested-in-joining-the-c https://www.njfoa-north.org/join-us http://www.njfoashore.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mikedthereferee/support ..read more