The Art of Officiating with Joe Forte

Forte welcomes everyone to the 2026-27 season and outlines four reasons on why we miss plays. Also, do not forget to follow and subscribe to Forte's new podcast, Inside the Whistle!

Forte has his summer check in and talks about some of his camp experiences as well as giving tips to prepare for this upcoming season.

Joe brings sad information about longtime friend and legendary basketball hall of famer, Hank Nichols.

To listen to prior podcast featuring Hank please follow the link below

https://open.spotify.com/episode/59hdrA70pk23EoiRfAs9Nb

Forte shares his thoughts about officiating in the NCAA, as well as the teaching and future of officiating.

The end of the season is here and tournament time is upon us! Forte wraps up and touches on points he has made throughout this season. He also gives words of wisdom on how to handle the out of season work which is the most important.

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As we are at the end of the 25-26 season, Forte dives deep into the importance of coverage and the fundamentals!

Forte finishes up his conversation with Coach Cliff Ellis in Pt 3.

If you wish to purchase Cliff Ellis's book on Amazon, here is the link https://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Dance-Understand-Cliff-Ellis/dp/1936487586 , or write an email to him; you can reach him at [email protected]

Forte also wishes to hear from the audience via the poll below this episode description on what you would like to hear on future podcasts.

Forte continues the conversation with legend Cliff Ellis. Enjoy part 2 of the conversation!

Forte reconnects with an all time great in the realm of basketball coaches, Cliff Ellis!

Ellis has compiled a Division I record of 828–559 (.596) and an overall record of 906–571 (.613). He ranks third in NCAA Division I wins among active coaches. He is also just one of four coaches in NCAA Division I history to make multiple NCAA Tournament appearances with four separate schools and has been named conference Coach of the Year six times in his career. He is the only coach in NCAA Division I history to win at least 170 games at four different institutions.

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2026! Forte gives another amazing follow-up to being a great referee. Be in the game!

We hope you enjoy!