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Mark Vear

A podcast to educate and improve all aspects of officiating the game of basketball

  1. 06/21/2025

    Episode #33: Reggie Eggins & Rufus Lott

    On this episode, officials Reggie Eggins and Rufus Lott discuss:- their officiating journeys- current state of officiating in the city- aiming for high standards in the craft- refereeing styles in different cities- expectations and accountability- importance of a strong community- solutions for improvement- recruitment and opportunities

    54 min

  2. 09/23/2024

    Episode #32: S.H.E Officiating with Victoria Francis

    On this episode we discuss what Victoria is doing to help grow women in the game of basketball officiating: We dive into her: - Journey, building a community to support female officials, her S.H.E officiating academy, the new book, and where the women's game is today: PLEASE check out Vicki's social, website and book links below: Website: https://www.she.stripedscience.com/home Book: https://sites.google.com/stripedscience.com/arefereedevotional/home IG: https://www.instagram.com/she.b.officiating/?igsh=MTN4ajlydDVjZWc5OQ%3D%3D

    30 min

  3. 09/03/2024

    Episode #31: Community with Brian "BG" Garland

    On this episode we discuss many topics in the world of basketball officiating. Brian touches on his Genesis projects, the importance of self care, building a strong referee community, mentorship and his new book dropping this week, and the growth and excitement of the women’s game today Enjoy! Please make sure to follow BG on his social media account and listen to his Inside the Genesis Poscast. Links below  IG: https://www.instagram.com/theofficiallifecoach?igsh=MTd0Z3RpcnJvbm0xNA== Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/397jh7miDFkAgCV63i5MGl?si=pPlfuy0jQw2QZSt2GUNcGA

    37 min

  4. 05/29/2023

    Episode #30: “Learning to Love The Dark Places” - PART III

    Closing out our 3 part series on learning to love the Dark Places with Brian Garland. Hope you enjoyed the series and have grown through each part 👊🏻

    30 min

  5. 05/23/2023

    Episode #29: “Learning to Love the Dark Places - PART II

    Our Part II series of our zoom recording with Brian Garland. Hope you enjoyed Part I

    31 min

  6. 05/18/2023

    Episode #28: “Learning to Love the Dark Places” - PART I

    Zoom #2 with guest NCAA women’s official, Brian Garland. This is a 3 part series where Brian talks about how to learn to love the dark places in officiating. Enjoy!

    27 min

  7. 05/01/2023

    Episode #27: Communication with Coaches by Jennifer White

    Recorded Zoom meeting with NCAA Women’s Official Jennifer White discussing the best ways to talk to coaches.

    1h 5m

  8. 02/26/2022

    Episode #26: “Your Assignor is Always Right!”

    Misleading title to get you guys fired up. A short podcast discussing how to be a better listener with phone calls from your assignor about plays

    14 min
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About

A podcast to educate and improve all aspects of officiating the game of basketball

Information

  • Creator
    Mark Vear
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mark Vear
  • Show Website
    Come on Ref