Whistle Talk

    Inside the Mind of a Football Official An inside look at the world of Football Officials. Interviews and content related to officiating the greatest team sport around. Mike D the Referee will bring you information ranging from Penalties, current game content, to how you can become an official yourself. From youth, high school, college to the NFL, Mike D will help give you the insight of what goes on Inside the Mind of a Football Official. And be sure to follow on TikTok @mike.d.the.referee On Instagram @mikedthereferee and Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MikeDtheReferee and X @MikeDtheReferee...

  • "Flagging for Change: The Growth of Girls' Football with Sonya Essis"

  • "The Ref's Dilemma: Making the Right Call in Challenging Situations"

  • "From Rookies to Veterans: Lessons Learned on the Field"

  • Whistle Talk Jeopardy

  • In the Line of Fire: How Fans and Coaches Shape Officiating with Daniel Chamberlain

  • Navigating the Rules: NFHS vs. NCAA in Texas Football with Mike Wise and Jenifer Calhoun

  • Game Day Chats: How 6-Man Crews Communicate on the Field

  • Unpacking Officiating with Dean Blandino

  • Revolutionizing Player Safety: Real-Time Concussion Detection in Football

  • The "Unusual Suspects" with Mike D the Referee

  • Pre Game - Discussion about Coaches and Crews Pre Game Routine

  • Behind the Whistle: Pros and Cons of Umpires in the Offensive Backfield with Mark Hill

  • Whistle Talk: Holding the Line on Holding with Bruce Cronauer

  • Behind the Whistle: Steve Matarante's talks Rules and how to Rise in the Ranks

  • A High 5 for 6 man mechanics with Carmine Picardo

  • "If it's for FREE, its for Me!" Free Kick Game with Jerry Picazio

  • "Kick It!!!" A breakdown of Scrimmage Kicks with Mark Schultz from FootballZebras.com

  • Mastering Penalty Enforcement with Jim Copora

  • Sean Perry : Behind the Whistle with a High School Football Crew Chief

  • Flag on the Play: Decoding Pass Interference with Andrew Rosenbloom

  • From Sidelines to Stripes: Coach Chip's Perspective on Football Officiating

  • Nuances of the Football Umpire Position with Mike D

  • Empowering the Game: Coach Kurt Hines on Player-First Philosophy, Officiating, and Football's Future

  • "In the Trenches with Rod Ammari: A Head Linesman's Perspective"

  • "Whistles, Rulebooks and Xs & Os: Coach Joe Daniel of the Coaching Football Podcast"

  • The Keys to Being an Elite Field Judge: Insights from the SEC's Raymond Tate III

  • Mastering the Gridiron: Coach John Hart on Championships, Officiating, and Memorable Moments

  • Passing the Torch: Zach Hilbers Takes Over West Bloomfield Dynasty

  • Cravonne Barrett: A Journey of Resilience on the Gridiron

  • Championing Diversity: A Conversation with Coach Andrew Erby

  • George Demetriou : Mastermind of The Redding Study Guide

  • Breaking Barriers on the Field: Cat Conti's Journey in Football Officiating

  • From the Great Lakes to the Granddaddy of them All: The Journey of Mike VanderVelde

  • Semper Fidelis: From Marine to the Gridiron, One of L.A.'s finest

  • Inside Alabama Football Officiating: An Inside view of an Umpire in Alabama Football

  • "To Replay, or Not to Replay, That is the Question"

  • From the Gridiron to the Sidelines: A Coach's Perspective with Bobby Acosta

  • A College Coach's Take Football Officiating with Head Coach Dan Garrett

  • Training new Cadets with Tom Barlow Supervisor of Cadets

  • Whistle Talk : Mark Bitar

  • Chris Schalnat Mechanics Coordinator for NJ Shore Chapter

  • Whistle Talk: Inside the Mind of a Football Official

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