Episode 36, the Rant: Bernard Bowen Sr: New York City Pro Am legend, Master Communicator, and Mentor of all Mentors.

He can’t help it – Bernard Bowen Sr. has fingerprints in all things officiating. A staple in the 80’s in the NYC Pro Am Circuit, he leveraged his experiences and took the lessons he learned with a whistle on court, and proliferated it – spawning a slew of successful officials that are the who’s who in the world – the top referees in High School, College, and the Professional Ranks, respectively.

What’s most impressive is his communication skills. A master at that, he imbues his wisdom to anyone willing to listen. Along with my co-host Michael Grant, our conversation with Bernard, now.

“If that person takes that step to do that, then I need to take another step to where they want to go.” – Bernard Bowen Sr.

“Flush it.” – Bernard Bowen

Post Script: Please check out Bernard’s entity, B-Ball Referees.

Post Post Script: The artwork from this podcast is dedicated to the late Sal McMillan, who is pictured calling a foul. Bernard Sr. is in the background, like he always is. Until tomorrow.