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The Art of Game Mechanics
Season 2 Episode 47
Join us on this week's episode of Whistle Talk as we delve into the intricate world of officiating mechanics. Host Michael D'Ambrosio, alongside guests Daniel Chamberlain and Tom Barlow, explore the …
Published on 8 hours ago
Penalty Enforcement and Playoff Prep
Season 2 Episode 46
In this episode of Whistle Talk, Michael D'Ambrosio and Daniel Chamberlain discuss the intricacies of football officiating, particularly during the playoff season. They cover essential topics such as…
Published on 1 week ago
Unbelievable Plays and Unpredictable Calls
Season 2 Episode 45
In this episode of Whistle Talk, hosts Michael D'Ambrosio and Daniel Chamberlain discuss the excitement of the football season, share insights on officiating, and analyze controversial calls from rec…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Wild Plays and Wacky Calls: An Unusual Episode
Season 2 Episode 44
In this episode of Whistle Talk, Michael D and Daniel Chamberlain discuss various aspects of football officiating, including mid-season reflections, analysis of wild plays, and the importance of comm…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Building Better Officials with Big10 and Iowa Trainer Monte Tilgner's
Season 2 Episode 42
In this episode of Whistle Talk, host Michael D engages with Big 10 official and Iowa native Monte Tilgner, a seasoned football official, to explore the intricacies of officiating in football. They d…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Mike Pereira and the Battlefields to Ballfields Program
Season 2 Episode 42
In this episode of Whistle Talk, host Michael D'Ambrosio engages with Mike Pereira and Bill Kroeper to discuss the intersection of officiating and veteran support through the Battlefields to Ballfiel…
Published on 1 month ago
Inadvertent Whistles, Every Officials Nightmare
Season 2 Episode 41
In this episode of Whistle Talk, Michael D and Daniel Chamberlain delve into the complexities of inadvertent whistles in football officiating. They discuss personal experiences, the emotional impact …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
"Roughing, Roughing and Roughing" Insights from the NFHS Case Book
Season 2 Episode 40
In this episode of Whistle Talk, Michael D'Ambrosio and Daniel Chamberlain discuss various aspects of football officiating, including reflections on 9/11, updates on their respective football seasons…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Inside the NCAA 2025 Rulebook: What's New This Season with Mike VanderVelde
Season 2 Episode 39
In this episode of Whistle Talk, Michael D'Ambrosio and Michael VanderVelde discuss the current state of football officiating, focusing on the differences between NCAA and high school rules, key rule…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Navigating the Challenges of New White Hats
Season 2 Episode 38
In this episode of Whistle Talk, host Mike D engages with new white hats in football officiating, discussing their challenges, experiences, and the importance of communication and teamwork. The conve…
Published on 2 months ago