The Whistle

NSW Futsal Referees Association

The Whistle is your one-stop-shop for all things Futsal and Football refereeing in Australia, and is presented by the NSW Futsal Referees Association. On this podcast, you will hear from some of Australia's most experienced match officials. We will be interviewing a range of guests, including current and ex FIFA, A-League and Futsal Premier League officials and assessors. We'll also be talking to some of the most influential players and administrators involved in the game. Be sure to follow the NSW Futsal Referees Association on Facebook and Instagram.

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Episodes

Ep 3: Nick Backo - Bouncing back from an error that got you dropped from the A-League

On this episode of The Whistle, we hear from former A-League Assistant Referee and current NSWFRA Senior Vice-President, Nick Backo. Nick tells us about his progression as a football referee, which saw him awarded a spot as an Assistant Referee on the A-League Match Officials Panel. After making a key match error in only his second A-League match in 2012, Nick never received another appointment. We hear about how Nick was able to bounce back and stay involved in the game that he loves, despite t...

Sep 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 3

Ep 2: Jonathon Moore - Waking up in the ICU 8 weeks before flying to Indonesia

In our second episode of The Whistle, we speak with Australia's newest FIFA Futsal Referee, Jonathon Moore. Jono shares his passion for fitness and cycling, as well as his pathway to FIFA, which he was nominated for in 2018. We hear about Jono's horrific cycling injury, which landed him in the ICU with 11 broken bones and a small brain bleed, 8 weeks before he was due to fly out for his first international tournament as a FIFA Referee! Jono also discusses some of his strategies for working with ...

Sep 04, 2020•56 min•Ep. 2

Ep 1: Darius Turner - Finding out you're a FIFA on your 30th birthday

Welcome to the very first episode of The Whistle! Today we welcome special guest and current FIFA Futsal Referee, Darius Turner to the show. We find about Darius' journey, and how he went from refereeing at his local Futsal competition to the world stage. Darius also reflects on his many experiences refereeing at the FFA National Futsal Championships, and how an email on his 30th birthday changed his life forever. Don't forget to follow the NSWFRA on Facebook and Instagram !...

Aug 23, 2020•33 min•Ep. 1

The Whistle - Trailer

Welcome to The Whistle - your one-stop-shop for all things Football and Futsal refereeing in NSW and Australia, presented by the NSW Futsal Referees Association. For all the latest on our launch episode, keep checking the NSWFRA Facebook and Instagram pages!

Jul 13, 2020•1 min

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