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That’s a Foul! is a Podcast for referees, sports fans, and leaders from across the spectrum. Guests will share their stories on how they got where they are, tips and tricks they use to prepare for success, and research/best practices they look towards to improve as people.

Chad Packer


    • Mar 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from That's a Foul!

    Sometimes When Your Circle Shrinks, It Increases in Value - w/ Amber Drury

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 66:06


    Amber Drury, NCAA Coordinator of officials, jumps on to talk about her history in the game as a player, coach, and referee. But there's more to Amber than that as we find out in this episode.

    Episode 23 – What Did You See and What Happened – w/ Paul Splitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 70:28


    Longtime friend Paul Splitt joins the conversation for Part Two of a Two-Part conversation. Focusing more on leadership and development, this episode is more about his philosophy on coaching and where he goes from here.

    Episode 22 – Show Your Story – w/ Paul Splitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021


    Longtime friend Paul Splitt joins the conversation for Part One of a Two-Part conversation and discusses his personal growth and faith in Christ. We also celebrate the last 25 years of his involvement with Ohio Water Polo.

    Episode 21 - Be You, Do You, For You - w/ Maddy Packer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 32:07


    Maddy joins for a quick check-in before she heads back to Purdue after a long Winter Break. She had quite a few adventures while she was home and is ready to get back after it. Always good to hear what she's working on and how she's doing with all the opportunities as they come.

    Episode 20 - It's the Little Things that Make a Big Difference - w/ Shane Unger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 52:09


    Gannon University Head Water Polo coach, Shane Unger, joins That's a Foul! for discussion around his life in Erie after growing up on the West coast. He also talks about water polo development and how he approaches coaching at the collegiate level. The conversation closes with him reflecting on work-life balance and being the best dad and husband he can be.

    Episode 19 – Happy Birthday Dad – All the Things I Should Have Said

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 16:32


    A son looks back at all the things he should have told his dad. Some humor, some apologies, and some stories. Happy Birthday Dad!

    Episode 18 - The Nothing Place - w/ Damon Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 47:13


    Damon Newman from American Water Polo and a fellow CWPA Official joins the conversation to talk about referee development, work life balance, The Nothing Place, and to share a few laughs from stories on the deck. Always great to catch up with water polo friends from around the country.

    Episode 17 - My Best Days Are Always Ahead of Me - with Lee Corder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 66:01


    Lee Corder jumps into the TAF studio for a fantastic conversation around a bunch of topics. A natural story teller, Lee talks about his time growing up in Lore City, Ohio, how food brings people together, his journey through his career in education, and some solid thoughts on leadership and how to support those you lead. He throws in a couple of stories which may or may not be true, but they are well worth the listen. One of the funniest people I know joins us in Episode 17.

    Episode 16 - Make a Difference w/ Dave Plotts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 54:21


    Dave Plotts joins the conversation around leadership from the perspective of his time in the US Navy, his work in IT, and his leadership as an Executive Director of Business Operations. Besides all of those experiences, Dave is one of the most thoughtful folks I know. His perspective on life and what matters has been shaped by being a loving husband and fantastic father. Good listen on leadership, friendship, and ships in Episode 16.

    Episode 15 – Collect Experiences Not Merit Badges w/ Craig Morin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 42:44


    Craig Morin joins That's a Foul! for the second of a two-part series where he talks about his experiences at Arlington National Cemetery where he and his fellow infantry soldiers performed military funerals, his servant leadership with the fair chance restaurant group Hot Chicken Takeover, and a little about his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training that keeps him busy and enjoying the challenges life has to offer.

    Episode 14 - Put the Onus of Understanding on Yourself w/ Craig Morin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 56:24


    Craig Morin joins That's a Foul! for the first of a two-part series where he leans into his experiences growing up, his high school water polo experiences as a player and assistant coach, his ROTC and military training that followed, and his deployment to Afghanistan.

    Episode 13 – You Need it Shook Up to Get the Zest Outta Life – w/ Dan Sharidan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 60:46


    CWPA Commissioner, Dan Sharidan, shares some stories of he got involved in starting a collegiate water polo team, how those around him recognized his strengths in promoting water polo and organizing events, and his leadership philosophy of running a highly-effective team.

    Episode 12 - Alright, Alright, Alright - Season 2 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 2:15


    Season 2 Preview Show. Where we've been, where we're going, and who's joining us!

    Episode 11 - Season One Remix, Playa

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 31:54


    Grab 30 minutes of highlights, insights, and sound bites from our guests in Season 1 of That's a Foul!

    Episode 10 - It's About What You're Taking From Over Here to Help Over There w/ Mike Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 48:51


    Mike Jones shares stories and lessons learned from water polo over the last twenty years. From starting a club team, to refereeing, to becoming and Eagle Scout, to earning his MBA, Mike's dedication to leadership has had a positive impact on the Ohio water polo community and beyond.

    Episode 09 - The Things That Were Once Your Everest w/ Doug Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 48:51


    Doug Turner shares his story about his world as a dad, son, and father. His moral center is unlike that of many folks I know. He is genuine and finds the little things in life most pleasing. As realtor, he's helped many people find their way thru difficult times. As a friend, he was there for me when I needed someone most.

    Episode 08 – The Emotional Bank Account: That's Gold! w/ Scott Voltz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 41:33


    Scott Voltz talks family life, water polo refereeing, and shares some stories from on deck as he's made his way as a new referee while a sophomore in high school to one of the best in our country. While he'd never say that, those who know him and have refereed with him would.

    Episode 07 - Seeya Bub w/ Tyler Bradshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 36:43


    Tyler Bradshaw shares the story of his father and Tyler's journey since his dad's death in 2013. SeeyaBub.com is a blog dedicated to preserving his memory and keeping him close to those who loved him so dearly.

    Episode 06 - You Have to Pay Attention to the Entire Show w/ Tyler Bradshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 58:34


    Chad talks with Tyler Bradshaw and how Tyler developed appreciation of perspective through volunteering, refereeing, and sports broadcasting.

    Episode 05 - The Biggest Challenge is the Challenge Itself - Part II w/ Levon Dermendjian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 33:08


    This is the second of two episodes with Levon Dermendjian. Part II is more water polo centered with Levon talking in depth about where our officials can grow, player safety, tips he uses when the game starts going sideways, and closes with a great story from a game he did in 2012.

    Episode 04 - The Biggest Challenge is the Challenge Itself - Part I w/ Levon Dermendjian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 30:57


    This is the first of two episodes with Levon Dermendjian. Levon tells us a few stories about his time on deck and his travels to different international tournaments. We also discuss his life outside of water polo and how he keeps himself busy through hobbies.

    Episode 03 - One of the Good Guys w/ Sam Mizener

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 26:30


    Sam Mizener is beginning his fourth year of refereeing in Ohio. He is developing his craft quickly and has taken advantage of opportunities to go to National ODP events the last two years. Like most referees I'm talking to, refereeing is having a major influence on his leadership and how he approaches working with others.

    Episode 02 - You Gotta Back Your Partner w/ John Rightmyer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 34:40


    John has seen a lot of games in his time on deck and has a great approach to what referees are really trying to do. He has some sound advice for newer referees and provides a thoughtful perspective on why we do what we do.

    Episode 01 - How Much is Too Much? w/ Maddy Packer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 21:49


    Finding the right balance between challenging themselves and taking advantage of opportunities is a struggle some referees face as they break into the competitive field of being a sports official. In this episode, we meet Chad's daughter, hear her story, and explore how she feels about her dad's journey thru coaching and refereeing.

    Episode 00 - We're Talkin' About Practice w/ Chad Packer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 4:39


    That's a Foul is intended to bring sports fans referees, and leaders from across the spectrum onto the show to tell their stories. Guests will share how they got where they are, tips and tricks they use to prepare for success, and research/best practices they look towards to improve as people.

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