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9. How to Handle Criticism Like a Champion | Dr. Edward Meier on 50 Years Officiating Basketball

9. How to Handle Criticism Like a Champion | Dr. Edward Meier on 50 Years Officiating Basketball

What does it take to earn respect under pressure? In this episode of Built Not Born, Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese are joined by basketball legend Dr. Edward Meier, as he shares the mindset, leadership, and resilience he developed over 50 years as a basketball referee, revealing how to handle criticism with professionalism, humility, and confidence, lessons that extend far beyond the basketball court.

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The Built Not Born Podcast is about helping you build the mindset, discipline, leadership, and daily habits needed to grow on and off the court.

Hosted by Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese, each episode brings honest conversations around sports, mental toughness, accountability, confidence, personal growth, and what it really takes to improve every single day. Whether you are an athlete, student, parent, coach, or competitor, this podcast is designed to challenge you to think bigger, work harder, lead better, and become more intentional in every area of life.

Because success is not given. It is built.

About Tom Mandile

A championship-winning head coach at Cliffside Park, Tom is recognized widely for building programs that prioritize character, leadership, and excellence. He brings this unique perspective and skill set to his mentorship beyond the athletic field, leveraging his coaching framework for a wide range of contexts. 

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