The Irenic Ref Podcast

In this episode Andrew and Joe talk about the no-lanyard challenge, long road trips and conversations, being inducted into the Hot Springs Hall of Fame, and the word "astronomical"  Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrenicRefPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIrenicRef Check out the...

In this episode Andrew talks with Domico Rodriguez about how sports and officiating have brought him back full circle to his current job as well as discussing the mysteries at the Alex Johnson Hotel Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrenicRefPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIrenic...

In this episode Andrew and Coach Tucker Tornberg talk about the evolution of his team from barely being able to have a varsity program to being crowned the State B Girls Basketball Champions just 7 years later Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrenicRefPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.co...

In this episode Andrew talks with Abbi Simpson about how she got started in officiating, to being a part of the first all women's officiating crew in South Dakota to officiate a boys varsity game, to being the Head Referee in the State B Girl's Championship game Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

Andrew sits down with Coach Matt Schrank and discusses his path into coaching as well as how he navigated into his current teaching position  Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrenicRefPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIrenicRef Check out the podcast at Apple Podcasts: https://podc...

In this episode, Andrew talks with Winner Boys Head Coach, Brett Gardner, and they discuss being a player for the great Coach Drake and then being able to return to winner and take over the reigns from him as the head coach Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrenicRefPodcast Twitter: http...

In this episode Andrew interviews Michael Koupal, Wagner girls head basketball coach, and they talk about statistics, player grading systems, as well as toe-touches?! Yes, toe-touches! Find out about that when you listen to this podcast!   Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrenicRefPodca...

In this episode Andrew talks with Megan Severtson about their connection from Hanson High School, former coach Jim Bridge, as well as her "all-in" mentality as it pertains to both coaching and her experience with her professional development as a math educator! Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook...

In this interview Andrew talks with Jeff about becoming a head coach, being on Championship Vision podcast, as well as starting up his own podcast prior to becoming a head coach Championship Vision Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/championship-vision-basketball-podcast/id1430914585?i=1000533346551 Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the...

In this interview Andrew talks with Coach Chris Haynes about their wild run to win the AA State Championship in the 2022-2023 season as well as the players that made up that team Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrenicRefPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIrenicRef Check out the po...

In this episode, Andrew talks with Jake Studer about his officiating career and the journey he has taken in pursuits of officiating at the highest level he can get to. We also record an exclusive interview that you can check out on Patreon Exclusive Content Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheIrenicRef?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=co...

In this episode Andrew talks with Brianna Kusler about how she got into coaching and how she was named the first female head coach of a AA boys basketball program in the state of South Dakota Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrenicRefPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIrenicRef Che...

In this episode Andrew gets to interview someone who has seen the best of both sides of the basketball world. John Rasmussen has been both a State Tournament coach and official, so Andrew and John talk about the stories revolving around BOTH coaching and officiating as well as a funny prank pulled on him at school Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

In this interview Andrew Gross talks with his former JV coach Jay Drake and learns more about Coach Drake's coaching experience and the year he was privileged to live in the basement of the late, great Don Meyer Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrenicRefPodcast Twitter: https://twitter....

Andrew interviews Royce Wuertzer in this episode and Royce shares about two big influences in his officiating career and how that has helped him to become the official he is as well as how it has inspired him to want to impact and help newer officials as well! Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook....

In this Episode Andrew talks with Jefferson High School Boys Head Coach, Tim Reck, about how he became the head coach at the newest high school in Sioux Falls as well as the excitement and struggles with starting a program from the ground up Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrenicRefPod...

On this episode of "The Irenic Ref" Andrew interview Jeff Schroder and he tells his story of having a heart attack on the court while officiating. Listen to his story here!   Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrenicRefPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIrenicRef Check out the podcas...

In this episode Andrew Gross interviews Brad DeBeer, the head girls coach at Deubrook High School, they discuss radio broadcasting, officiating and even a memorable interaction between the two of them, during an end of game situation, which resulted in a hole being created in Coach DeBeer's pants Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_pod...

Andrew Gross hosts Pete Entringer to talk about officiating an also about the Boys and Girls Michael J. Entringer Scholarship Classics. If you'd like to learn more about these Classics or how to donate, you can check out the website at https://www.entringerclassic.com/ Follow "The Irenic Ref" on all of our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_irenic_ref_podcast/ Facebook: https://www....

In this episode, Andrew, talks about his vision and what stirred him on to start this podcast. With the current environment of officiating, he felt there was a need for this sort of dialogue and hopes it will help the situation and allows everyone to see the humanity in each other! Thanks for following this journey and we hope to see you back for all the episodes to come!