<p>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 the significant setback he faced during his time on the A-League. For the listeners, there is a lot of valuable takeaways about resilience in refereeing, and putting things into perspective.</p>
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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.

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