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The Grassroots Football RefereeAdam & Isaac meet… Stuart CarringtonIn this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by the author of ‘Blowing The Whistle: The Psychology of Football Refereeing’ and Berks & Bucks FA Referee Stuart Carrington. Stuart discusses his interest in the psychology of football refereeing and where this interest has led him. He talks about his recent research into home bias, and the role of vicarious experiences for referees and shares his top tips for referees to manage their thoughts and emotions. Stuart is also put to the test against Isaac on his knowledge of famous Stuarts. How well does Stuart know other Stuarts? 2025-01-151h 05The Grassroots Football RefereeAdam & Isaac meet… Stephen ParkinsonIn this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by Elite Referee Development Programme and Berks & Bucks FA referee Stephen Parkinson to discuss his journey in refereeing. Stephen shares his experiences first qualifying as a referee, his progression up the refereeing pyramid and discusses what it is like refereeing abroad in Germany. Stephen also provides fascinating insights into his journey in the game, including individual challenges and highlights and shows off his Welsh football knowledge in the start of pod quiz. For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa...2025-01-0846 minThe Grassroots Football RefereeAdam & Isaac meet… Nathan MagillIn this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by the FA’s Head of Referee Development, Nathan Magill. Nathan shares his experiences as a referee in Australia, his progress up the Australian football pyramid and his work with Football Australia. Nathan also provides insight into his role at The FA and what he's looking forward to delivering as Head of FA Referee Development over the next two years.We are also joined on the pod by Berks & Bucks FA’s Football Workforce Administrator James Parker, who puts Adam and Isaac’s knowledge of Australian footbal...2024-12-1138 minThe Grassroots Football RefereeAdam meets... Level 3 Referee, Ollie KayaIn this episode, Berks & Bucks FA's Referee Development Officer, Adam Parry, is joined by Senior Cup Final and Level 3 Referee Ollie Kaya. Together with Adam, Ollie discusses his journey to the Senior Cup Final, highlighting the challenges and experiences he faced over the years to get there. Ollie also provides fascinating insights into their journey in the game, including top tips for Referees wanting to progress up the refereeing pyramid.For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/refereesMusic by Darren Fellerdale2024-05-1545 minThe Grassroots Football RefereeMinesh & Adam meet... to discuss Referee DevelopmentIn this episode, Berks & Bucks FA's Referee Training Officer, Minesh Gupta, and Referee Development Officer, Adam Parry meet to discuss the importance of Referee Development.Minesh and Adam discuss their roles and responsibilities within the BBFA Referee Workforce. They share their journeys in the game so far, including their challenges and successes and discuss how they want to help Referees at all levels.For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/referees Music by Darren Fellerdale.Thank you for listening! Follow @berksandbucksfa o...2024-03-1149 minThe Grassroots Football RefereeMinesh meets... Female Referees to discuss The Power of OpportunityIn this episode, Berks & Bucks FA's Referee Training Officer, Minesh Gupta, is joined by grassroots Referees; Carol John, Imogen Hooper, Rachel Thomas and Women's Super League Match Official, Grace Lowe to discuss the importance of female Referees in the game.Together with Minesh, the group discusses the importance of female referees in the game, the female refereeing pathway and highlights the support available to help people progress. Our guests also provide fascinating insights into their journeys in the game, including individual challenges and highlights and sharing top tips for up-and-coming Referees.For more...2024-03-1135 minThe Grassroots Football RefereeMinesh meets... Young People in RefereeingIn this episode, Berks & Bucks FA's Referee Training Officer, Minesh Gupta, is joined by young officials from across the county to discuss the importance of young people in refereeing.Together with Minesh, Samuel Palmer, Amitrajit Manna, Imogen Hooper and Manny Chandwani highlight the power of the youth voice in refereeing and discuss what help and support is available to all Referees in Berks & Bucks.Our guests also provide fascinating insights into their journeys in the game, including individual challenges and highlights and sharing top tips for up-and-coming Referees from all backgrounds.For more...2024-01-1858 minThe Grassroots Football RefereeMinesh meets... Referees for Black History Month 2023In the first episode of The Grassroots Football Referee, Berks & Bucks FA's Referee Training Officer, Minesh Gupta, is joined by PGMOL Assistant Referee, Akil Howson and Grassroots Referees Richard Blackwood, Coral John and Gifford Manyange to discuss the importance of Black History Month in refereeing. They also discuss individual challenges & highlights and share their top tips for up-and-coming referees from all backgrounds.For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/referees Music by Darren Fellerdale.Thank you for listening! Follow @berksandbucksfa on a...2024-01-1855 min
Berks WeeklyGavin Milligan: Young Business in Berks (Archive)Gavin Milligan is a typical highschool student in many aspects–he enjoys goofing off with his peers, and maintains a full schedule of classes, including dual enrollment classes at RACC and Berks Career and Technology Center. However, that is where his resemblance to many of his peers abruptly changes.2023-09-0540 min
Opus One: OCTAVOSeason 2, Ep.4: Christmas in ParisOn this podcast, we discuss "Christmas in Paris" - the upcoming concert event and food drive (benefitting Helping Harvest). In our first segment, we chat with soprano Mary McCormick-Archutowski about her preparation as one of the five professional soloists. We speak with Jay Worrall, the president of Helping Harvest about the organization and their impact in our community. We also highlight upcoming holiday events in our area (Reading Choral Society, Berks Jazz Fest, Berks Youth Chorus, Yocum Institute, Berks Ballet, Reading Pops, Genesius, Reading Civic Theatre).Hosts: Christopher Hoster, Debbi Silas, Scott Tice2021-12-0131 min
Opus One: OCTAVOSeason 2, Ep.1: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts (Part II)In the first episode of our second season, we return to the topic of Covid-19. Together with representatives from Berks Arts and the Reading Musical Foundation, we explore how the pandemic continues to impact the arts in our community. We also talk to Wes Cipolla from the digital newspaper Berks Weekly on the return of music reviews.Hosts: Christopher Hoster and Scott TiceFeatured Music: En Bateau from 'Petite Suite' by Debussy (OCTAVO's theme)Op.19, No.1 from Songs Without Words by Felix Mendelssohn*Pla...2021-09-0144 min
Opus One: OCTAVOEp. 2: Complex LegaciesIn this episode, we will be discussing how ensembles cope with difficult circumstances - whether that be the programming of insensitive repertoire or handling questionable and sometimes illegal activities by leaders in the artistic world. How does perception influence legacy? How does legacy influence perception? Our guests include Tammy Black (Executive Director of Berks Opera / Instructor of Music at Albright College), David Richie (President of Berks Opera), and Dr. Justin Vickers (Associate Professor of Music at Illinois State University).Hosts: Christopher Hoster & Debbi SilasFeatured Music: En...2021-05-011h 21
SAFE BerksSafe Berks | Meet Natasha Turczynski - Silent Witness March & DedicationNatasha Turczynski, Primary Prevention Specialist at Safe Berks, shares information about the annual Silent Witness March & Dedication. This solemn event honors and remembers the 69 Berks County residents killed by domestic violence since 1999. The event also offers compassion to the family and friends of the victims; and provides education to the community with the aim of preventing domestic violence.2020-07-3100 min
SAFE BerksSafe Berks | Meet Natasha Turczynski - Silent Witness March & DedicationNatasha Turczynski, Primary Prevention Specialist at Safe Berks, shares information about the annual Silent Witness March & Dedication. This solemn event honors and remembers the 69 Berks County residents killed by domestic violence since 1999. The event also offers compassion to the family and friends of the victims; and provides education to the community with the aim of preventing domestic violence.2020-07-3108 min
The Grassroots Football CoachMark meets... BBFA Coaches Conference 2019Send us a textOn this special bonus episode of The Grassroots Football Coach, Berks & Bucks FA County Coach Developer, Mark Rivers meets On the pod...For more information about disability football in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/players/disabilityMusic and post-production by Darren Fellerdale.2020-03-261h 16The Grassroots Football CoachMark meets... Mike, Jack and Martin (England Talent Day)Send us a textOn this special bonus episode of The Grassroots Football Coach, Berks & Bucks FA County Coach Developer, Mark Rivers, meets the England Senior Deaf Men's Team Manager, Mike Nolan, and England Cerebral Palsy players Jack Rutter & Martin Sinclair to discuss the upcoming England Talent ID Day at the Madejski Stadium in Reading on Saturday 30th May 2020.On the pod, the group provide an insight into what it's like to play at the highest level of England Disability Football and discuss how every grassroots coach can help raise awareness and scout the next...2020-03-0936 minSAFE BerksSafe Berks | Meet Meghan SagerMeghan Sager, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator at Safe Berks, shares information about this collaborative effort to improve services to victims of sexual assault throughout Berks County. Partners in this team effort include the District Attorney’s office, all the police jurisdictions in Berks County, hospitals and community health centers, colleges, and the Safe Berks staff. For more information about Safe Berks, visit www.safeberks.org.2020-02-2610 minSAFE BerksSafe Berks | Meet Meghan SagerMeghan Sager, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator at Safe Berks, shares information about this collaborative effort to improve services to victims of sexual assault throughout Berks County. Partners in this team effort include the District Attorney’s office, all the police jurisdictions in Berks County, hospitals and community health centers, colleges, and the Safe Berks staff. For more information about Safe Berks, visit www.safeberks.org.2020-02-2600 minThe Grassroots Football CoachMark meets... Taff RahmanSend us a textSeason Two of The Grassroots Football Coach podcast kicks-off with Berks & Bucks FA County Coach Developer, Mark Rivers, meeting FA Coach Affiliate Tutor, Taff Rahman.On the pod, Taff talks about his experiences as a player and as International Football Manager of the Guyana national football team.Taff also talks about his time at Arsenal FC and how he moved into sports science and analysis in their Academy after his playing career was cut short through injury...For more information about grassroots football coaching in Berks & Bucks...2020-02-201h 09SAFE BerksSafe Berks | Meet Angie GilmourRecovering from Financial Abuse. Angie Gilmour, Economic Sustainability Advocate at Safe Berks, describes financial abuse, and the free services she offers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who have suffered from financial abuse. Services include financial education, budgeting, credit repair, and financial goal planning.2020-02-0410 minSAFE BerksSafe Berks | Meet Jennifer Denny Moms Demand ActionVolunteer Jennifer Denny shares information about Moms Demand Action, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the nation and in the state. Safe Berks is proud to partner with Moms Demand Action on many initiatives to prevent gun violence.2020-01-2414 minThe Grassroots Football CoachMark meets... Ekow ElliottSend us a textOn this episode of The Grassroots Football Coach podcast, Berks & Bucks FA County Coach Developer, Mark Rivers meets semi-professional footballer for Thatcham Town and Reading FC Coach, Ekow Elliott. On the pod, Mark and Ekow talk about his career, including of course, that historic FA Vase win at Wembley in 2017/18 with Thatcham Town, as well as going back to his grassroots days as a player. They also talk about Ekow's coaching experiences in Spain and the USA, UEFA B and more... For more information about grassroots football coaching in Berk...2019-11-1454 min