The Call I Almost Missed

Tommy Short is a former Division I Men's College Basketball Referee turned speaker, coach, and writer focused on helping high-performing leaders reclaim clarity in a distracted world. For nearly two decades, he officiated elite-level games, including Olympic training camps and nationally televised matchups, where pressure, presence, and poise were non-negotiable. But stepping away from his phone for 365 days became his most courageous decision yet. During that year, Tommy confronted his deepest fears about identity, success, and faith. His story and speaking have resonated with executives, athletes, and parents alike, praised for their raw honesty and life-changing insights. He lives in Indiana with his wife and two young daughters, his greatest teachers in the art of presence.