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The YesRef PodcastAll things TryTag Rugby and officiating Basketball in Eng v Aus | The YesRef Podcast S2 E6Welcome to Season 2 of The YesRef Podcast, Episode #5.
Olly and Ben are joined by Luke Doe, a Basketball Official who use to officiate in Australia and Referee Manage of TryTag Rugby. Listen to find out what it's like officiating Basketball across two different hemispheres and discover the wonders of TryTag Rugby.
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing their...2024-04-0245 minThe YesRef PodcastMaking Money Easily, Misconduct Reporting and the Female Officiating Pathway | The YesRef Podcast S2 E5Welcome to Season 2 of The YesRef Podcast, Episode #5.
Olly and Ben are joined by Ella Broad, a colleague, Football Referee and Football Services Officer at Wiltshire FA. Listen to find out what it's like officiating in the female pathway, misconduct reporting and making money easily.
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing their experience.
YesRef is leading t...2024-03-1839 minThe YesRef PodcastWhat's it like officiating small sided Football | The YesRef Podcast S2 E4Welcome to Season 2 of The YesRef Podcast, Episode #4.
Olly and Ben are joined by Rob and Ryan from PlayFootball, who run and operate small sided Football across England. Listen to find out what it's like officiating small sided Football, how it differs from 11-a-side Football and the opportunities to learn, develop and earn some extra cash.
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a b...2024-03-1352 minThe YesRef PodcastField Hockey Officiating, England v Canada | The YesRef Podcast S2 E3Welcome to Season 2 of The YesRef Podcast, Episode #3.
Olly and Ben are joined by Keely Dunn this week. Keely's an International Field Hockey Umpire who's officiated across the world. Listen to find out more about Keely's experiences, the differences officiating in England and why it's important to be fearless as a Sports Official.
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest...2024-03-051h 00The YesRef PodcastYou're going to fail! | The YesRef Podcast S2 EP 2Welcome to Season 2 of The YesRef Podcast, Episode #2.
Olly and Ben are joined by Shane Mansfield this week. Shane's an experienced Sports Official, who's made the leap from officiating Football to Rugby Union. Listen to find out more about the transition, the differences in refereeing and why we're going to fail.
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing their ex...2024-02-2555 minThe YesRef PodcastIs YesRef a dodgy Scam? | The YesRef Podcast S2 EP 1Welcome back to Season 2 of The YesRef Podcast, Episode #1.
Olly and Ben are joined by Elle Hopping this week. Elle's an experienced Sports Administrator who's operated the role at a number of different universities.
In addition to University Sport, Olly and Ben talk about Women in Sport, how the landscape is changing and whether YesRef is a dodgy scam?
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every...2024-02-1948 minThe YesRef PodcastSeason 1 Finale with Bristol City Academy, Head of Operations, Paul Metheringham | S1 E13Welcome to Episode #13 of The YesRef Podcast. Olly and Ben are joined by Paul Metheringham this week, who is Head of Operations at Bristol City Academy. A brilliant insight this week into the work that goes on behind the scenes leading up to a Matchday!
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing their experience.
YesRef is...2023-12-1844 minThe YesRef PodcastLife as a Chief Executive Officer with Roger Vaughan | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E12Welcome to Episode #12 of The YesRef Podcast. Olly and Ben are joined by Roger Vaughan this week, who is the CEO of Dorset FA to discuss his refereeing career, as well as the challenges he faces within his role as a CEO. Roger has a wealth of experience within the game, meaning this is a must listen!
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a...2023-12-1548 minThe YesRef PodcastMental Health, Neurodiversity & Cards in the bin moments with Nathan Sherratt | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E11Welcome to Episode #11 of the YesRef Podcast. Olly and Ben are joined by Nathan Sherratt from TheThirdTeam this week. A great conversation covering many different topics, as Nathan shares his experiences around Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and the continued work he does with chosen charities. You will not want to miss this one!
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing t...2023-12-1152 minThe YesRef PodcastYouth Referees, NWYFL & Appointment Officer Challenges with Luke Hinchliffe | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E10Welcome to Episode #10 of The YesRef Podcast. Olly and Ben are joined by Luke Hinchliffe from the NWYFL, to discuss all things refereeing. Luke is a Referee Appointments officer, so the chaps discuss many different point such as Referee Retention, Youth Referees, Challenges Luke faces within his role and much more!
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing their e...2023-12-0843 minThe YesRef PodcastDevelopment of Coaching, Referee Mentors & YDL with Steve Franks | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E9Welcome to Episode #9 of The YesRef Podcast with Olly Ballinger & Ben Williamson. The chaps are joined by Steve Franks this week, who is the founder of The Youth Development League. They discuss how Coaching has developed since Steve started coaching, as well as touching on important topics within the Refereeing world such as abuse.
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing...2023-12-0443 minThe YesRef PodcastDiversity, EDI & Minority Groups with Minesh Gupta | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E8Olly and Ben are joined by Minesh Gupta this week on The YesRef Podcast. A really important conversation from everyone to hear. The chaps discuss a number of important topics such as Diversity within the Sports Officiating world, and why this should be at the forefront of everyone's mind.
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing their experience.
YesRef is leading the way in th...2023-11-2748 minThe YesRef PodcastGrassroots Football, Referee shortage & Referee Retention with Luke Wilkes | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E7Welcome to Episode #7 of The YesRef Podcast. Olly and Ben are joined by Luke Wilkes from Cornwall FA, to discuss all things refereeing. They touch upon the moment where Luke won Official of the Year, as well as battling important topics such as Referee Retention and much more!
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing their experience.
...2023-11-2446 minThe YesRef PodcastFitness Test anxiety, Running Techniques & Peak Fitness with Runnin Ref | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E6Olly and Ben are joined by Austin Ardrey from Runnin Ref this week, to discuss the world of Fitness. Are Sports Officials fit enough? Do they work on their Fitness enough? Why do Sports Officials always struggle around the times of their Fitness Tests?
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing their experience.
Follow us on...2023-11-2043 minThe YesRef PodcastReferee feedback, RDO role & Referee development with Harvey Newstead | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E5Welcome to Episode #5 of The YesRef Podcast. Olly and Ben are joined by Harvey Newstead this week, who is the RDO for Norfolk FA. Harvey provides us insight through his role as an RDO, and explains important factors as to how we can improve the dynamic between Clubs/Players/Referees.
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing their experience.2023-11-1349 minThe YesRef PodcastLife as a former Football League Referee with Gavin Muge | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E4Welcome to Episode #4 of The YesRef Podcast. This week, Olly & Ben are joined by Gavin Muge, who spent many years on the Football League as an Assistant Referee. Gavin provides an insight into his journey to getting to the very top of the game, and shares stories of some famous people he has met along the way such as Neil Warnock, Ray Wilkins and more!
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a...2023-11-0649 minThe YesRef PodcastBehind The Mind of a Sports Official with Stuart Carrington | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E3Welcome to Episode #3 of The YesRef Podcast, with Olly Ballinger and Ben Williamson. The chaps are joined by Stuart Carrington this week, Author of Blowing the Whistle: the psychology of football refereeing. Plenty of insightful conversations were had during this episode, including the psychology of a Sports Official, how can we find the next Premier League referee and much more!
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning...2023-10-3057 minThe YesRef PodcastLife as a Teenage Referee, Zero tolerance policy & Rowdy Parents with Ben Glass | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E2Welcome to Episode #2 of The YesRef Podcast, with Olly Ballinger and Ben Williamson, who are joined this week by Ben Glass, author of the Book 'You, A Teenage Soccer Referee'. Ben speaks about the journey he has had as a Referee, and gives advice to those Teenagers who are picking up the whistle for the first time.
Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand...2023-10-2341 minThe YesRef PodcastFirst FIFA Experience, Officiating Journeys & New Beginnings | The YesRef Podcast | S1 E1Welcome to Episode #1 of The YesRef Podcast, with Olly Ballinger and Ben Williamson. Our aim is to talk to a number of different guests from a number of different sports, to share their experiences within the eyes of Sports Officiating. There will be a new Episode every single Monday morning with a brand new guest sharing their experience.
YesRef is leading the way in the digital management and payment of Sports Officials. YesRef helps Sports Organisations to appoint, manage, find and pay Sports Officials in one platform and helps Sports Officials find games and get pa...2023-10-2026 min
Lloyd SportsThe Officials Podcast 'Ben Williamson'In our next installment of The Officials Podcast we speak with National League Assistant Referee Ben Williamson. We speak about Ben's career so far including Refereeing abroad and his experiences on the National League. We also speak about YesRef, a business he co-founded, that aims to provide more opportunities of fixtures to referees and has stellar reviews from clubs across the nation.2021-03-3135 min
Referees: The Final WhistleEpisode 18 with Ben WilliamsonIn this episode we welcome Ben Williamson; referee and Co-Founder of YesRef, a system that links clubs who need referees with referees!
We discuss:
⚽YesRef - what it is and how it works
⚽Specialist roles within officiating and the factors in deciding which to choose
⚽Referees rating clubs for things like hospitality, friendliness and so on and rewarding the top performers
⚽Ben's experience with a nasty club secretary!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinalwhistlepodcast/message2021-01-2452 min