The Behind the Whistle COMEBACK episode returns with a vengeance! In this episode, I was honoured to be invited to speak with Alex Maier about referee CULTURE, the relationship between basketball referees and game participants (players/coaches/spectators etc), what I have been working on personally in this space and much more.It's no secret - most referees are under-supported, have little structure, and mostly no mentorship.That’s why I created The Ref Room. A FREE community designed to help you:Build confidencePerform at a higher levelStay accountableCultivate more JOYBe surrounded by other referees on the same journeyYou don’t need more information. You need the right environment.👉 Join here (FREE): https://www.skool.com/behind-the-whis...If you’re serious about becoming a better referee…Get in the room.Let’s raise the standard. 🔥

Kahlil is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever been around. And he changed the course my life with his guidance and presence back when he played for Maroochydore Clippers QBL back in 2014.

He's played against Anthony Davis. He's played in front of Barack Obama. He is a pro. This one is different.

We go dive into:

- Where his insane work ethic actually comes from 

- The truth about chasing the NBA dream… and not getting the call

- Faith, doubt, and why belief in your soul matters more than talent

- Dealing with pressure

- The biggest adversity he’s faced and how he pushed through it

- Why most people never chase their dreams (and why you still should)

We also talk about:

- Mental health as an athlete

- Handling criticism and self-doubt

- Identity after basketball

- Fatherhood, purpose, and what actually matters in the end

🔥 This is one you don’t skip.

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Here we go, a deep dive into all things health with Pete Klaricich from Corrective Culture!

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Pete has studied various modalities and movement practices including the CHEK system, Yoga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Anatomy Trains. Once he began integrating theses techniques, he experienced massive shifts, along with inner and outer transformation. Pete’s mission is to utilise his unique body of knowledge to transform lives, improve lifespans and impact generations to come.

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It's so surreal to me personally, to realise that this level of education and information is available to everyone, for free. Well, the small investment of 1hr and 11minutes of your time.

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This ones for the ppl out there trying to level up their life by levelling up their physical, mental and spiritual health and vitality. We get loads of tips on the four doctors - Dr Movement, Dr Quiet, Dr Happy and Dr Diet. Then, as most conversations tend to lead on the cross factor podcast, we start getting into an array of personal philosophy and deep life lessons.

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I consider myself very lucky to have had the privilege on speaking with Pete Klaricich.

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STILL RELEVANT:I have just dropped my first tangible resource which I spent the best part of a year developing. My e-book 'Referee Psychology - the fundamental lessons every referee deserves to be taught in order to protect their mental health, but isn't' - is LIVE. This can be found at: www.nathanjcross.com

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Please give this a read, share it around to the young referees at your association, and let me know what you learned! Without referees, the game stops.

For the first episode after the re-brand, The Cross Factor proudly presents, the boys from Pride Performance!

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Josh Walters and Josh Tueta have both played illustrious careers in the QBL/NBL1 competition and all over the world. What makes this episode especially fascinating, is lets just say, that these two players haven't always been a referees best friend.

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Their insights from a players perspective are invaluable. I believe these kinds of conversations will change the game for the better. Referees and players alike should both tune in to this episode to see us learn from each other, find a common ground and also just straight up have fun!

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MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT:

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I have just dropped my first tangible resource which I spent the best part of a year developing. My e-book 'Referee Psychology - the fundamental lessons every referee deserves to be taught in order to protect their mental health, but isn't' is LIVE. As a special gift for listeners of THIS episode, use the discount code: "PRIDE" at checkout for 50% off.

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This can be found at: www.nathanjcross.com

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Please give this a read, share it around to the young referees at your association, and let me know what you learned!

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Without referees, the game stops.

Slightly left field of my usual episodes, this is for EVERYONE to listen to. You don’t have to know the first thing about refereeing or basketball. I had to do it though, because Jeannot’s story is one which YOU deserve to hear, and since I have a platform & podcast, I simply couldn’t miss the opportunity to give him a voice to share his inspiring story and message.