Under The Stripes
Real officials. Real conversations. Real impact. Every episode dives deep into the world of sports officiating — the challenges, the growth, and the stories behind the calls.
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Episodes
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Upcoming Episodes
The Mental Game: Officiating Under Pressure
How elite officials manage high-stakes moments, hostile crowds, and the weight of the call.
Assigner Relationships: The Career You Don't See
The behind-the-scenes relationship that determines how many games you work — and how far you go.
Women in Officiating: Breaking Through
A conversation about the unique challenges, triumphs, and opportunities for women in sports officiating.
The Voices
Meet the Hosts
Louis Mays
Host & Founder
Louis brings decades of officiating experience and a passion for building the next generation of sports officials. As founder of Under The Stripes Network, he created the platform to give officials the resources and community they deserve.
Jordan Stephenson
Co-Host & Analyst
Jordan is an analyst and co-host who brings sharp insight, candid perspective, and a deep understanding of what officials face at every level of the game.
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Have a topic you want us to cover? A question you've been sitting on? A story that needs to be told? We want to hear from you.
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Are you an official, assigner, administrator, or sports leader with a story worth sharing? We're always looking for voices that can add value to the officiating community.