Join Mike D as he chats with Sony Tiwari, Co-Founder and CEO of RefMasters, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing the world of sports officiating! In this insightful episode, we delve into RefMasters' mission to bridge the referee gap through education, community, and innovative training methods. Sony shares his unique leadership philosophy, drawing from his experiences in musical conducting and applying those principles to the world of sports. Discover how RefMasters University is shaping the next generation of confident and effective officials across multiple sports, and get a glimpse into Sony's vision for the future of officiating.

Key Discussion Points:

*   The Referee Shortage: Exploring the challenges facing sports leagues due to a lack of qualified officials.

*   RefMasters University: How the platform is training and mentoring officials.

*   Sony's Leadership Philosophy: Insights from Sony on leadership 

*   Leadership in Officiating: Identifying the crucial leadership qualities for officials on and off the field.

*   The Future of Officiating: Sony's vision for the long-term growth and improvement of the profession.

*   How RefMasters is providing a social and educational platform to improve officials while teaching coaches, players, and fans.

Guest:

*   Sony Tiwari: Co-Founder and CEO, RefMasters

    *   Contact: Connect with Sony on Instagram, Twitter, or email.

    *   RefMasters App: Available on Google Play and the Apple Store.

Learn More About RefMasters:

*   Visit the RefMasters website:  https://refmasters.app

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