From the Great Lakes to the Granddaddy of them All: The Journey of Mike VanderVelde

Welcome to Whistle Talk, the podcast where we blow the lid off the world of sports officiating! I'm thrilled to be joined today by Mike VanderVelde, whose journey through officiating spans over two decades and across multiple levels of competition. Mike has been an integral part of high school athletics in Michigan, Colorado, and Louisiana for years. But his expertise doesn't stop there; he's also made significant contributions to college football officiating, having worked in various conferences and prestigious bowl games, including the last 2 Rose Bowls. If you enjoyed today's discussion and want to stay in the loop with the latest insights, be sure to subscribe, comment and review Whistle Talk on your favorite podcast platform. Search here https://episodes.fm/1731739637 Stay connected with us by following Whistle Talk on social media, where we share behind-the-scenes glimpses, updates, and engage with our incredible community of officiating enthusiasts. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, and TicTok– just search for Whistle Talk Podcast. Your support means the world to the show, and we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or suggestions for future episodes. Drop us a line through our website or message me on social media. I’m  always eager to connect with fellow fans and continue the conversation. TikTok tiktok.com/@mike.d.the.refere?_t=8kq8vW0OjSk&_r=1 Instagram instagram.com/mikedthereferee X twitter.com/MikeDtheReferee NJ Shore Chapter https://njfoashore.com/join-us/ https://www.instagram.com/njfoashore/ https://twitter.com/njfoa State https://www.njsiaa.org/officials---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mikedthereferee/support