Each episode of "Behind the Whistle" features in-depth discussions and interviews with officials who share their personal stories, strategies, and insights on what it takes to make split-second decisions in high-pressure situations. Listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at the mental and emotional aspects of officiating, as well as the dedication and preparation that goes into being a successful official.Whether you are a sports fan, an aspiring official, or simply curious about the unseen side of sports, "Behind the Whistle" offers a thought-provoking and engaging exploration into the world of officiating. Tune in to gain a new appreciation for the often overlooked role of officials and to discover the complexities of the game from a whole new perspective.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEach episode of "Behind the Whistle" features in-depth discussions and interviews with officials who share their personal stories, strategies, and insights on what it takes to make split-second decisions in high-pressure situations. Listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at the mental and emotional aspects of officiating, as well as the dedication and preparation that goes into being a successful official.
Behind the Whistle is hosted by David Marotta. The show has published 41 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 3 Season 2 "Getting It Right When It Matters"" (31 December 2025, 31 minutes), "Episode 2 Season 2 " Find Success with these 10 Tips"" (8 December 2025, 38 minutes), and "Season 2 "Rule Changes 2025-26 Season"" (28 October 2025, 22 minutes).
Behind the Whistle publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 41 episodes.
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David Marotta hosts Behind the Whistle, a sports podcast with 41 episodes published.
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Episode #3
Episode 3 focuses on officiating with confidence and getting calls right when they matter most. We talk about being a good partner on the mat, trusting your whistle, and listening when your partner helps you see...
Episode #2
Officiating is hard, and nobody is perfect. In this episode, we walk through 10 practical tips to help wrestling officials build confidence, earn respect, and get better every match. We talk about why mastering the...
Behind the Whistle
Welcome back to Behind the Whistle: Inside the Official’s Mind with Rick Solofsky and Dave Marotta, and this is Season 2, Episode 1. Today, we’re kicking off the new season with a deep dive into the 2025–26 high school...
Episode #38
1. Technical Fall Rule Change Current Rule: A technical fall ends the match when a wrestler gains a 15-point lead. Proposed Change: Discussions may include whether to end the match immediately when the 15-point margin...
Episode #37
“Read The Room” Meaning, if you have two state qualifiers, or even 2 State Place winners, try to stay out of the match as much as possible and let them decide the match … If you have two novice wrestlers, especially in...
Episode #36
When working with a referee you're not familiar with, communication and consistency are key—especially when making stalling calls. Here are some tips to ensure smooth teamwork and fair officiating: 1. Pre-Match...
Episode #35
- Why we have specific times for Injury, Recovery, and Blood. I forgot to add this last week, that the medical personnel at the Federation level does not want the human body to be under stress for more than 8.5...
Episode #34
Wrestling officials have encountered several key situations early this season that warrant discussion. Important topics include the distinction between blood time and recovery time in unnecessary roughness incidents...
Episode #33
Wrestling officials have encountered several key situations early this season that warrant discussion. Important topics include the distinction between blood time and recovery time in unnecessary roughness incidents...
Episode #32
So, you've decided you want to become a sports official. Rick and I dive into the 40 reasons to love officiating from the book "What to expect in the first 12 month of your officiating". sayyestoofficiating.com 21. Sort...
Behind the Whistle
So, you've decided you want to become a sports official. Rick and I dive into the 40 reasons to love officiating from the book "What to expect in the first 12 month of your officiating". sayyestoofficiating.com 1...
Episode #30
Easton, apparently won their dual meet versus Nazereth 27-26 after their 215 pounder won by technical fall, which was the last bout of the dualmeet. Traditionally, Easton and Nazereth are two of the top four teams in...
Episode #29
-Pre-Season tournament officiating, and two man mechanics -review the shoelace rule and shoe coming off, and when should you allow scoring to continue, and when a Wrestler should not take advantage of the shoe coming...
Episode #28
1-Private school versus public school Good for the sport, or bad for the sport ?
Episode #27
Recruiting New Officials Working with Younger Officials Invite them to assist Allowing officials to cross overstate lines, to support our lack of numbers, because we all have to have clearances anyway We need more...
Episode #26
1- Review Rule Changes Take-Down, Near Fall, Ultimate Tie Breaker, Stalemate vs Stalling, Holding Near Fall Points and Coming Out of Criteria, and Holding Near Fall Criteria in a Technical Fall situation 2- Pre-Meet...
Behind the Whistle
In high school wrestling, stalling is a penalty violation that occurs when a wrestler intentionally avoids wrestling action or fails to make genuine attempts to score points. This can include backing away without...
Episode #24
This lecture outlines the key attributes and best practices for wrestling referees, emphasizing the importance of consistency, confidence, rule knowledge, judgment, humility, and fitness. It also covers pre-match...
Episode #23
KISS “Keep It Simple Stupid” Recruitment and retention is critical to the future of our sport When there is testing needed for an officiating roster, there are common sense ways of expediting the process Test in groups...
Behind the Whistle
Paul’s officiating journey has been both extensive and fulfilling. With 42 years as an OHSAA wrestling official, he has officiated at all levels, from youth leagues to high school competitions. While he no longer...
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