REFS NEED LOVE TOO
By David Gerson
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An honest perspective from the 3rd team on the pitch... the referees. Through humor, analysis and education, we are slowly changing how people view referees and officials in all sports. We care and have a love for the game as much as any player or coach. Sometimes even more. Youth soccer (proper football) is a multi-billion $ industry in the US. Tremendous money is spent on players, competitions, travel etc., but almost nothing spent on developing the next generation of referees. I hope that this Podcast inspires, educates and humanizes the next generation of referees for their own development and appreciation from the players, coaches and spectators they need to work alongside.
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From Georgia to the World Cup: Referee Matthew Conger Shares Lessons Learned on the Biggest Stage
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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Crazy Soccer Parents! The Path to Healthier Youth Sports
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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Why Referees Need to Master the Art of Letting Go
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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You're Not the Bad Guy: Why People Get Angry at Refs and What to Do About It
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Navigating the 2025-2026 Laws of the Game with Leland Grant
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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The Base Matters Most: Rethinking Referee Education for the Masses with Matt O'brien
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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Life Lessons and Pregame Checklists: Finding Joy On and Off the Pitch
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May 25, 2025 |
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The Path to NCAA College Soccer Officiating: A Conversation with John Collins
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May 17, 2025 |
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From Center Back to Life Coach: Soccer's Mental Game with MLS Legend Michael Parkhust
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May 02, 2025 |
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Passport to the Pitch with TravelRef: A Guide to Traveling as a Referee
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Protecting Refs: Safety vs. Traditional Uniform Standards
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Changing the Game: The Renegade Lawyer Referee Ben Glass on Soccer's Culture Problem
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Apr 12, 2025 |
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Untold Sacrifice: Balancing Life, Career and being a Pro Referee with Melisssa Gonzalez
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Mastering Game Management: Insights from FIFA Referee Ismail Elfath
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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From World Cups to Grassroots: Kari Seitz's Vision for Refereeing at U.S. Soccer
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Feb 22, 2025 |
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Mastering Soccer Officiating: Leland Grant on Elite Referee Qualities and the Innovative Footwear Design of Umpiro
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Understanding Referee Challenges: Empathy, Personal Struggles, and Youth Sports Dynamics
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Emergency POD: Brian Barlow from Offside on the Updated US Soccer Referee Abuse Policy
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Navigating Legal Challenges and Ensuring Referee Safety with Andres Vidales
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers as a Female Referee: Megan Richardson's Inspiring Journey and the Pre-Game Preparation
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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State Cup Finals: We Can Have Passion Without Being Rude
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Elite International Rugby Player to Esteemed Professional Referee: An interview with Aimee Barrett-Theron
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Business and Tax Considerations for Sports Officials with Special Guest Robin Ruegg
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Guest Appearance on the High Kicks Podcast: Getting to the Heart of Officiating
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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Dutch Referee Development Unveiled: Jan Ter Hamsel on Referee Growth, Development, and Innovation Approaches to Mentorship
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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Empowering the Next Generation of Adult Soccer Officials and Keeping them Warm in Cold Weather
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Referee Resilience: Oregon Youth Soccer Addressing Abuse Head-on and Building Confidence as a Referee
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Strategic Officiating: Navigating Mass Confrontations and Being Thankful for the Beautiful Game
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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Decades of Dedication: Bryan McDermott on Referee Assigning, Mentorship, and Georgia's Soccer Legacy
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Sep 28, 2024 |
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Reflections on Resilience: Balancing Personal and Professional Demands in Life
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Transforming Soccer Officiating: The Bradwells' Green Card Revolution of the Positive Referee Coalition
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Navigating Referee Promotions and Technology: Jonathan Wilks on Fitness, Communication, and REFSIX
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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Elevate Your Referee Fitness Game with Expert Advice from Running Refs, Austin Ardrey
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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The Future of Football Officiating: 24/25 Law Changes, VAR Updates, and Essential Referee Tools
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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Balancing Faith, Family, and the Whistle: Paul Risdall's Journey in Multi-Sport Officiating
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Aug 10, 2024 |
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Exercise Science and Research: Insights, Agility, and Mechanics with Will Reed
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Paychecks and Comebacks: How Much Referees Get Paid and The Crazy Things People Say on the Pitch
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Jul 20, 2024 |
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Building Confidence and Skills: The Florida Futures Referee Program
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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COPA America Pain, Beautiful EUROS and Book Reviews
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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High Stakes and High Spirits: The Thrills of NYC Soccer Officiating and Other Ref Adventures
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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The Journey of a Young Female Soccer Referee with guests Scott and Katie Millsap
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Jun 15, 2024 |
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Inside the Ref's Mind: Unspoken Truths and a Call for Respect in Youth Sports
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Jun 02, 2024 |
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The Crucial Referee Whistle: Special Episode as a Guest on the "Over the Ball" Podcast
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May 25, 2024 |
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Defying Age on the Field: Fitness, Nutrition, and Referee Longevity Beyond 40
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May 19, 2024 |
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Stop Blaming the Ref!: Victim Mentality vs Success Mindset
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May 09, 2024 |
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Chronicles of a High School Soccer Referee and Why I LOVE it!
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May 03, 2024 |
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Navigating Nightmares and Boardrooms: Reflections on Management, Communication, and Presence on the Pitch
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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From a Near-Fatal Experience to Professional Triumphs: The Life-Altering Tales of a Soccer Referee and Parental Love
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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Navigating the Maze of US Club Soccer: Team, Leagues, and Teaching Referee Respect
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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From the Mic to the Pitch: Kai Ryssdal, Host of Marketplace from American Public Media and a Soccer Referee!!!
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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Behind the Whistle: Unpacking the Critical Role and Challenges that Football Referees Face
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Mar 09, 2024 |
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Reflecting on Life at 49: A Thirst for Adventure and the Art of Soccer Refereeing
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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Training for Soccer Coaches: A Call for Respect and Protective Strategies in Soccer
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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Blue Card Buzz: Inside Soccer's Latest Rule Change and the On Field New Referee Training
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Feb 10, 2024 |
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MLS Refs are locked out! Learn why from Peter Manikowski, President of the PRSA
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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Emergency Pod on dealing with Dissent as a Referee
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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2023 Year in Review and MLS 2024 Rule Changes
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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What are soccer referee "considerations"?
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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Futsal vs Football and is being a referee a full time job?
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Dec 10, 2023 |
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Regional fitness test and becoming a referee mentor
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Dec 02, 2023 |
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Referees make mistakes and that's a OK!!!
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Effective Pre-game prep for in-game success for referees
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Oct 22, 2023 |
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VAR "Serious Human Error" and the worst phrase I hear from Referees
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Oct 14, 2023 |
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Middle School, Body Cams, Mail Bag and so much more!
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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VAR in the 1st few weeks of the season
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Sep 03, 2023 |
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Summer Tournament Experience
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Judges Need Love Too
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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A conversation with Ahmed Rehan - Grassroots Referee in Scotland
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Jul 08, 2023 |
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Refs Need Love Too meets the Marketing Mad Men
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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The pros and cons of "Comms"and working with new refs
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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New Laws of the Game for the 23/24 season explained
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Discussing Referee Fitness with Ben Mueller
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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A week of learning and reflection on current events
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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6 Lessons for Aspiring Referees
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Feb 18, 2023 |
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First Match of 2023 Review and Analysis
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Jan 29, 2023 |
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Why I love being a referee
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Tips on how to improve as a referee
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Dear Parents, Please Shut Up!
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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Be like a goldfish
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Oct 30, 2022 |
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Do I get nervous? Of course!
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Oct 01, 2022 |
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Jake Joyce - Referee and college soccer player at the same time
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Dealing with Dissent and Zero Tolerance Policies
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Episode #5 Referee Pregame Instructions
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Episode #4 Nathan Mattick - The English FA's first ever certified wheelchair referee
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Aug 28, 2022 |
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Episode #3 - Ted Unkel Part 2 - When is a foul a foul?
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Aug 28, 2022 |
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Episode #2 - Ted Unkel Part 1 - Professional Referee for over 13 years!
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Aug 27, 2022 |
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#1 How it all began and why am I still doing it?
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Aug 12, 2022 |