# From Pro Triathlete to Deck Referee: Why Officiating Swimming Is So Rewarding: Chet Goudy, EP 315

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Podcast: [Champions Mojo for Masters Swimmers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/champions-mojo-for-masters-swimmers-181640)
Published: 2026-06-15T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

You can love swimming and still feel intimidated by the rulebook, the whistles, and the idea of disqualifying someone. That hesitation is exactly why we wanted an on-deck conversation with Chet Goudy, a USA Swimming deck referee, Masters swimmer, former college breaststroker, and former pro triathlete. He walks us through what a deck ref actually does, what it feels like to run a session from the pool deck, and why meets are always desperate for more well-trained officials. We also get perso...

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