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Check Complete, a referee podcast, is an educational resource for referees, by referees, designed to connect and develop soccer officials of all ages and skill levels to better serve the game both on and off the field.

Check Complete


    • Oct 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Check Complete

    Epic Throwback Interview with US Soccer Hall of Famer Dr. Joe Machnik

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 49:41


    This interview from season one (EP 015) with Dr. Joe covers a multitude of topics including the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

    Throwback Interview - Chris Penso

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 39:09


    Epic interview with one of the long-time top MLS and NCAA referees.

    Giving back to the game - Mentoring (S3E4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 18:46


    Discussion about how to give back and why it's a great idea. Just Do It! ---------------------Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all... 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all... Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    The Referee's Toolbox (S3E3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 10:42


    Sharpen the tool in your toolbox to become a more effective referee. ---------------------Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all... 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all... Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Making a good first impression. (S3E2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 11:19


    You never get a second chance at making a first impression. It's natural for people to form an opinion about someone within a few seconds just by looking at them. Control the controllables and put your best foot forward from the start. ---------------------Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all... 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all... Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    You are certified, now what? (S3E1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 12:09


    We are back with season 3 of the podcast. ---------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all... 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all... Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Throwback Interview - Carol Anne Chenard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 42:38


    Canadian FIFA referee legend Carol Anne Chenard in the remastered Throwback Interview from episode 013. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun...Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Throwback Interview - Tyler Wyrostek

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 26:03


    Tyler discusses his pathway from "check collector" to MLS Assistant Referee. Making himself visible by attending regional and national events as well as being patient helped him climb the ladder. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Kyle Atkins - Epic sit down with the Assistant VAR of the 2022 WC Final (S2E14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 69:00


    Kyle is back! We're excited to sit down with FIFA Assistant Referee Kyle Atkins to catch up on all sorts of topics for your listening pleasure.

    Nerdin' out with Nate the Gadget Guru (S2E13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 74:38


    Kansas Regional Referee Nathan Colling is back to co-host and nerds out about various gadgets many of us utilize in our referee endeavours. Former National Youth Referee of the Year, D1 college goalkeeper and longtime High School coach Sarah Gonzalez shares her story and a valuable perspective for officials to hear. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Throwback Interview - Rich Grady

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 42:08


    Referee legend Rich Grady talks getting the Mexico-Argentina match twice in six months and a Guatemalan cage fight/running of the bulls game. Spoiler alert: He made it out OK!!!

    Throwback Interview - Jeff Swartzel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 22:49


    Jeff discusses AR involvement, especially in the penalty area and how to communicate what you saw with the referee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    FIFA Assistant Referee Logan Brown talks MLS and New Zealand football. (S2E12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 61:44


    Experienced Kansas referee Peter Dulany swings by the pod to talk about his referee journey, his passion for futsal and what the future holds. FIFA AR and warm weather fan Logan Brown chats with Gordie about his journey and discuss a myriad of officiating topics. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Throwback Interview - Corey Rockwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 34:59


    Interview from episode 003 with the AR GOAT Cory Rockwell. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Throwback Interview - Jeff Swartzel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 22:39


    Interview from episode 002 with MLS AR and friend of the podcast Jeff Swartzel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Throwback Interview - Esad Omanovic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 20:38


    Interview with former college player and National Referee Esad Omanovic from our first episode. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Lance VanHaitsma talks CONCACAF and Futsal, part 2 (S2 E11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 70:21


    Guest co-host Stephanie Iwata shares her impressive game portfolio in her first 10 months of refereeing. Lance VanHaitsma talks about his role as Manager of Refereeing at CONCACAF (The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football) as well as his time as FIFA Futsal Referee. Umpiro Referee shoe at Official Sports https://officialsports.com/1708-umpiro-shoe/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    An epic chat with Lance VanHaitsma (S2E10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 70:26


    Former National Assistant Referee and current High School assistant coach and Regional Referee Ryan Cook stops by to co-host this episode. CONCACAF Manager of Refereeing Lance VanHaitsma chats with Gordie about his journey, college soccer, futsal, CONCACAF and more in part one of the interview. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun...Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Insights on how to deal with dissent from MLS AR Jeff Swartzel (S2 E9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 66:22


    Referee and assignor Aaron Rench joins Gordie "deep in the bowels" of someone's basement for a chat. MLS Assistant Referee Jeff Swartzel discusses how to deal with dissent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Referee shoe nerdout and a chat with MLS AR Andrew Bigelow (S2E8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 56:10


    Scott Van Pelt impersonator Jason Paepke shares recent observations about the state of refereeing from a coaching standpoint before nerding out about shoes. Andrew Bigelow, MLS assistant referee, High School coach and all-around nice guy chats with Gordie about his pathway.

    Pet Peeve battle and a chat with Runnin Ref's Austin Ardrey (S2E7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 74:30


    Coach Matt Gow and Gordie connect about the coach/referee relationship, things he's noticed and learned along the way and some of the pet peeves we have with one another's roles. CEO and Founder of RunninRef, Austin Ardrey chats about his passion to provide sports officials the training and resources to stay fit and healthy, giving back to the game they love for years to come.

    Nerding out again and a chat with Mike Warneke (S2E6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 48:43


    Tatum Richter returns to join Gordie in the studio, revealing the winner of "Nerding Out, part dieux". Mike Warneke, Founder and Executive Director for Fields of Dreams Uganda, shares his inspirational story via Zoom. Fields of Dreams Uganda www.fieldsofdreamsuganda.org linktr.ee/foduganda -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete S2 E5 Nerding out and a chat with Rubiel Vazquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 66:36


    PJ Garcia joins Gordie in the studio. Together they talk out about whistles in the first "Nerd out" segment. Lots of whistles! White Badger (FIFA referee), PRO ref and all around awesome guy Rubiel Vazquez chats with Gordie.

    Preseason check-in with Rich Grady and "Nerd out" announcement (S2E4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 42:37


    0:47 Friend of the podcast and previous co-host Zach Richter joins Gordie to discuss assigning, something he has taken on recently. 16:53 "Nerd Out" segment 20:26 Preseason NCAA discussion with Rich Grady 39:48 Outro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Proper Nutrition with JJ Bilinski (S2E3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 30:32


    Season 2 Episode 3 0:43 Intro with Eric Montgomery 18:28 Nutrition with JJ Bilinski 28:35 Outro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Proper Warm-up and Cool-down / a chat with Daniel Radford (S2E2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 57:55


    Season 2 Episode 1 0:47 - Gordie's Intro 6:40 - JJ Bilinski talks Proper Warm-up and Cool-down in the second installment of his discussions about referee specific training. 17:05 Question 1 17:47 - Daniel Radford, US Youth Soccer Senior Manager of Referees, speaks with Gordie 54:13 - Question 2 and Outro Dynamic Athlete Training - dynamicathletetraining.com Daniel Radford - proreferees.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Fitness Myths and a chat with Kevin Lock (S2 E1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 46:04


    0:57 - Guest host Lucas Cuejilo joins Gordie in the studio. 8:09 - JJ Bilinski talks Fitness Myths in the first installment of his discussions about referee specific training. 27:59 - MLS AR Kevin Lock talks with Gordie about how he got started just outside Philadelphia as a 12year old working unsanctioned games to becoming a MLS Assistant Referee. 43:55 - Outro with Lucas Dynamic Athlete Training - dynamicathletetraining.com Kevin Lock - proreferees.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 025 - Mental Toughness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 79:25


    Gordie and Brendan say farewell (for now) to Christina Kremer with the last segment of Coffee with Christina, which deals with Mental Toughness. Gordie interviews Becky Greenberg, the 2022 Young Female Referee of the Year. This impressive young woman has much more going for herself than "just" being a really good referee. Gordie then speaks with JJ Bilinski, a National Referee from Florida. JJ started Dynamic Athlete Training (dynamicathletetraining.com) to help provide the tools and knowledge for referees to be successful in achieving their fitness goals. We will have segments in future episodes so JJ can help you reach your fitness goals. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... When I Was A Boy by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 024 - Motivation & Identity and an interview with Christina Unkel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 69:06


    Tony Sobolevsky rejoins Gordie for this episode to talk about recent updates to his refereeing career and a recent trip he was able to take to referee in Mesa, AZ. The Coffee with Christina segment covers Motivation & Identity. This concept is relevant to many areas of life, not just refereeing. It discusses who you are and why you are doing what you are doing. Gordie then interviews the one and only Christina Unkel. Christina is a litigation attorney, entrepreneur, and sports TV analyst/journalist. As a past NCAA collegiate soccer athlete and former FIFA referee, Christina has spent the past 15 years working and performing at the highest professional, international, and collegiate levels of the soccer game among the elite players of the world. She is also the State Referee Administrator (SRA) for the Florida State Referee Committee (FLSRC). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... When I Was A Boy by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 023 - Self-Talk and an interview with Ryan Graves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 53:27


    University of Kansas Assistant Coach Travis Smith makes another appearance as co-host and updates us on his soccer life. Interview with Ryan Graves Travis and Gordie talk with MLS Assistant Referee Ryan Graves and discuss his journey through the many levels of officiating. Spoiler alert: He spent time with the NFL's Baltimore Ravens. Coffee with Christina Christina and Gordie discuss the importance of having meaningful self-talk and how that helps us manage ourselves and our surroundings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... When I Was A Boy by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 022 - Attention & Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 41:21


    Legendary Kansas High School sports assignor and official John Dehan joins us to talk about his journey through officiating and the challenges of the assigning process. The latest segment of "Coffee with Christina" talks about how to manage our levels of focus and mitigate distractions throughout matches. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... When I Was A Boy by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 021 - Error Correction/Recovery and an Interview with Greg Barkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 105:38


    Co-host Logan Clark is a current Nebraska Wesleyan University player and Kansas referee. He speaks with Gordie about his journey and balancing playing and refereeing. Error Correction/ Recovery: Our second segment of "Coffee with Christina" talks about how we deal with and navigate the inevitable errors that occur in our games. A Chat with Greg Barkey: Former FIFA AR and PRO's Manager of Video Review discusses his journey, the current state of VAR and answers some fan questions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... When I Was A Boy by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 020 - Routines, Off-Season and Coach/Referee Relations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 79:04


    Daylan Williams is a cadet in the United States Military Academy, ultra runner and referee. As co-host he speaks about the concept of PITW (Put in the work) which he started and uses to motivate others. Routines: In segment one of Coffee with Christina, Mental Performance coach Christina Kremer talks through the place of routines for referees. Off-Season Best Practices: PRO AR Jeff Swartzel talks through four areas to make the most of your off-season. Coach/Referee Relations: Long time Kansas City area coach and youth club Executive Director Jason Pendleton joins the podcast to talk referee/coach relations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... When I Was A Boy by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 019 - An Interview with Paul Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 59:06


    Recovering from the Girl's Kansas State Cup, Gordie discusses with co-host Michelle Cheung how she rediscovered her love for refereeing after a lengthy absence from the game. Gordie then is joined by former MLS Assistant Referee Paul Scott, who became an administrator, referee coach and assignor after his on field career. Absolutely no Turkeys were harmed in the production of this episode...that we know of. Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 018 - An Interview with Shane Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 57:21


    Chillin' with Kenny B: Long time local Kansas City USSF, High School, College official Kenny Bartkoski co-hosts with Gordie and shares his story. An interview with Shane Butler: The pride of St. Louis joins the podcast to talk about his referee journey, futsal, MASL and more! Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 017 - An Interview with Rich Grady

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 58:51


    Newlyweds Tatum and Zachary Richter, first co-host team on the podcast, discuss their refereeing paths and working together at the college level. Gordie speaks with Rich Grady about how to be successful in the postseason. Helpful tip: If you got a postseason assignment, you did so for a reason. Don't change now what got you there. Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 016 - An Interview with Kali Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 66:59


    Guest host Phil Gomez talks about his refereeing journey from Grassroots to becoming a Regional Referee as well as his role as referee liaison for Sporting KC and his day job as Director of Marketing, Tournaments & Events for Kansas State Youth Soccer (KSYSA). Gordie interviews Kali Smith, a PRO 2 Assistant Referee with NWSL and MLS experience. She shares her journey and balancing life as referee, wife and mother of two. Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 015 - An Interview with Dr. Joe Machnik

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 76:51


    Gordie chats with co-host Zaid Umar his referee journey and balancing life, school and officiating. PRO Assistant Referee Jeff Swartzel returns to the podcast to talk about the importance of self-reflection. Dr. Joe Machnik joins the podcast with a wealth of knowledge and experience about the role of soccer officials over the decades. Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 014 - An Interview with Chris Penso

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 58:07


    Guest co-host Riley Young highlights the importance of paying attention to the little details and controlling the controllables. Gordie and Riley then chat with PRO Referee & FIFA VMO (Video Match Official) Chris Penso about his journey and answer audience questions. Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 013 - An Interview with Carol Anne Chenard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 56:57


    Gordie chats with guest host Anthony (you may call him Tony) Sobolevsky about his rapid climb on the referee ladder and recent experience at the 2022 USYS National Championships in Orlando. They then have an informative discussion with former FIFA referee and current MLS VAR (Video Assistant Referee/FIFA VMO (Video Match Official) Carol Anne Chenard about her journey. Spoiler alert, before becoming top referee she competed at the highest level on ice, wearing speed skates for Team Canada. Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 012 - Taxes & a Chat with Jon Freemon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 65:23


    Referees & Taxes: Gordie chats with tax professional Jon Freemon about necessary tax information & items referees should be tracking. Consult your tax professional for more information. A chat with PRO Referee Jon Freemon: After talking taxes, PRO Referee Jon Freemon shares his story, answers fan questions and is blindsided by a question from a former guest. Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Denzel Washington by Froggy Fresh

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 011

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 75:26


    Gordie and the human boomerang we cannot seem to get rid of named Brendan, talk about High School soccer and a recent survey sent to HS officials. Gordie then has a in-depth conversation with referee, author and lawyer to discuss his book "You - A Teenage Soccer Referee" and more!

    Check Complete Episode 010

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 80:53


    In-depth studio interview with FIFA Assistant Referee Kyle Atkins, selected to go to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Interviews with Tyler Soyer and Ali Zolgharnain about their experiences at the recent Midwest Regional Championships in Westfield, Indiana. Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 009

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 48:31


    On location at the 2022 Midwest Regional Championships in Westfield, Indiana. Interviews with referees discussing their career path as well as their experiences at Regionals. A unnecessary press conference at Butler University. Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Epic Chase by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 008

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 65:33


    Co-host Travis Smith, a University of Kansas Assistant Coach (aka unofficial Coach/Referee liaison) took the plunge and became a High School Referee this spring for the first time. He talks about his experiences. PRO Assistant Referee Tyler Wyrostek joins Gordie on a Zoom call and discusses his pathway and answers fan questions. Professional Referee Organization http://proreferees.com/ University of Kansas Women's soccer https://kuathletics.com/sports/wsoc/ Press Release - Travis Smith promotion to Assistant Coach https://kuathletics.com/smith-promoted-to-assistant-coach/ Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-backgroun... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 007

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 56:08


    Gordie and stealthy guest host Scott van Pelt aka Jason Paepke discuss referee communication with coaches. The interview features recent college grads that transitioned from player to referee and some of their experiences. A new word of the week to work into your games.

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 005

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 55:07


    Gordie and guest host Brenda(n) interview Brenda Hilton, the founder & CEO of Officially Human. Other topics include the "Go BLUE for Blaine" campaign, an attempt to figure out the male equivalent to "Karen" and a wristband giveaway. Officially Human - Behind the Stripes -officiallyhuman.com -Twitter @OffyHuman -Instagram _officially_human Go BLUE for Blaine -www.goblueforblaine.com Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Energetic Drink by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/energetic-background-music/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 006

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 53:21


    Gordie sheds some dead weight for his interview with former MLS and FIFA referee Rich Grady. Rich is still active as MASL referee and is the Secretary-Rules Editor for the NCAA. Pictures from Kansas State Cup. Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 004

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 69:14


    Gordie and guest host Jason Paepke chat about what referees can control before, during and after matches. Other topics include the glorious return of Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza and a Hemorrhoid Donut Pillow. Also, the word of the bi-week. Interviews with PRO Assistant Referee Jeff Swartzel as well as a group of Kansas referees that just returned from Texas where they worked the Generation Adidas tournament and Dallas Cup. Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Check Complete Podcast Episode 003

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 64:50


    Gordie and guest host Nathan dig into the mail bag, then speak to Heather Cribbs, a local mom that just recently became certified as Grassroots referee. Corey Rockwell, FIFA Assistant Referee and NISOA's (National Intercollegiate Soccer Official Association) Sr. Director of Education, joins for the second interview. Finishing the episode is the "Word of the week" segment.

    Check Complete Podcast - 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 47:02


    -Intro & Pregame nonsense -NFHS Points of Emphasis -Interview with MLS Assistant Referee Jeff Swartzel -Word of "the bi-week" Kansas High School Soccer page https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Soccer/Main.cfm NFHS Soccer page https://www.nfhs.org/activities-sports/soccer/ Professional Referee Organization (PRO) http://proreferees.com/

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