Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCrazy Soccer Parents! The Path to Healthier Youth Sports
Send us Fan Mail
What if the secret to transforming youth soccer wasn't silencing parents, but engaging them properly? In this eye-opening conversatio…
1 year ago
Why Referees Need to Master the Art of Letting Go
Send us Fan Mail
What separates great referees from good ones isn't just knowledge of the laws—it's emotional intelligence. This deeply personal episo…
1 year, 1 month ago
You're Not the Bad Guy: Why People Get Angry at Refs and What to Do About It
Send us Fan Mail
Ever wonder why soccer fields seem to ignite emotions like few other places? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Ryan Martin – know…
1 year, 1 month ago
Navigating the 2025-2026 Laws of the Game with Leland Grant
Send us Fan Mail
Soccer's law book undergoes a mini-revolution with the 2025-2026 Laws of the Game, and referee Leland Grant, National Referee Coach a…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Base Matters Most: Rethinking Referee Education for the Masses with Matt O'brien
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
1 year, 2 months ago
Life Lessons and Pregame Checklists: Finding Joy On and Off the Pitch
Send us Fan Mail
Ever wonder how to stay passionate while juggling multiple demanding roles? This candid episode dives into the reality of balancing l…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Path to NCAA College Soccer Officiating: A Conversation with John Collins
Send us Fan Mail
Ever wondered what it takes to officiate at the collegiate level? John Collins, the National Coordinator of Men's and Women's Soccer …
1 year, 3 months ago
From Center Back to Life Coach: Soccer's Mental Game with MLS Legend Michael Parkhust
Send us Fan Mail
What does it take to excel as a defender when you don't fit the physical prototype? Michael Parkhurst, who captained Atlanta United t…
1 year, 3 months ago
Passport to the Pitch with TravelRef: A Guide to Traveling as a Referee
Send us Fan Mail
Have you ever wondered how the best soccer referees reach the pinnacle of their profession? For national referee Bowen Taylor, the an…
1 year, 4 months ago
Protecting Refs: Safety vs. Traditional Uniform Standards
Send us Fan Mail
The soccer referee uniform has become an unexpected battleground where tradition, practicality, and safety collide. Drawing from over…
1 year, 4 months ago