Learn Your Stripes Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan (and George) discuss the high school and college rule changes for 2025. Listening note: As was the case in Episode 35 , when we discussed 2024's rule changes, podcast mascot George (pictured) was again so excited about this year's rule changes that his panting is audible in a few places; he sends his apologies. You can find us on Facebook at L...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Rich Edwards, MAC Referee, GLVC Assistant Supervisor of Officials, and Mid-States Supervisor of Officials. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com .  If you liked this week's episode, please subscribe, rate, and rev...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Dennis Jackson, a Replay Official in the MAC and Supervisor in the HCAC. The three discuss Dennis's career to date, his work in helping to develop and provide opportunities for younger officials, and strategies for balancing officiating with other aspects of one's life. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast ,...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Brett Henninger, a deep wing in the Big 10. The three discuss Brett's career to date, his work in helping to develop and provide opportunities for younger officials, and strategies for balancing officiating with other aspects of one's life. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on I...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan (and George) discuss the high school and college rule changes for 2024. Listening note: Podcast mascot George (pictured) was so excited about this episode that his panting is audible in a few places; he sends his apologies. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and a...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss pass interference rules at both the high school and college levels. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com .  If you liked this week's episode, please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Kris Loving, a line of scrimmage official in the Big 10. The three discuss Kris's experience and his efforts to recruit and develop new officials and to effect positive change in his community.  For more information on Kris's projects, please visit helpsaveoursports.org and Loving Touch Productions . We are very thankful to Kris...

Send us Fan Mail In our very first live episode, recorded August 20, 2023, Michael and Ryan answer your burning questions about the officiating life, how to get started as an official, and more! Check out the video of the live stream on YouTube here !  More episodes, including some exciting guests, will be coming very soon! You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LY...

Send us Fan Mail Please join us on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 8 p.m. Eastern time for our very first livestreamed show. If you have any questions or topics you'd like Ryan and Michael to discuss, feel free to email them in advance to learnyourstripes@gmail.com. (We will also take questions from the live chat during the show.)  The livestream will take place on YouTube and the link is here:  h...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss the 2022 changes in high school and college football rules. Also, save the date for more information about the first ever Learn Your Stripes live episode, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. More information about the livestream will be posted on our social media links as the date grows closer. You can find...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Michael and Ryan conclude their in-depth examination of rules, scenarios, and mechanics for plays involving the goal line. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com .  If you liked this week's episode, please subscribe, rate, and review where...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Michael and Ryan continue their in-depth examination of rules, scenarios, and mechanics for plays involving the goal line. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com .  If you liked this week's episode, please subscribe, rate, and review where...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Michael and Ryan begin an examination of rules, scenarios, and mechanics for plays involving the goal line. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com . We also have a Discord channel for Learn Your Stripes, where we want to discuss rules and mecha...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan reflect on their seasons to date and provide tips as high school football enters the postseason and college football nears the back stretch of the regular season. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com . We also have a Discord channe...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss the current intentional grounding and blocking below the waist rules at both the high school and college levels. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com . We also have a Discord channel for Learn Your Stripes, where we want to...

Send us Fan Mail For our 25th episode, Michael's wife, Megan, and Ryan's wife, Jenny, take over the podcast to ask their husbands some questions about the officiating life. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com . We also have a Discord channel for Learn Your Stripes,...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss the 2022 updates to high school and college officiating mechanics.  This episode is sponsored by Get Right Physical Therapy. For more information, contact fellow official Andrew McClure at andrew@getrightphysicaltherapy.com or on Instagram @getrightpt. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Insta...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Ross Hayden, an Umpire with National Championship game experience. The three discuss strategies and approaches to reviewing and improving from film studies. This episode is sponsored by Get Right Physical Therapy. For more information, contact fellow official Andrew McClure at andrew@getrightphysicaltherapy.com or on Instagram @getrightpt....

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss rules, mechanics, and suggestions to ensure you and your crew are sharp in the final minutes of a half.  You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com . We also have a Discord channel for Learn Your Stripes, where we want to discuss...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss the 2022 changes in high school and college football rules. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com . We also have a Discord channel for Learn Your Stripes, where we want to discuss rules and mechanics with you. If you liked t...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss the strategies and plans for getting the most out of clinics. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com . We also have a Discord channel for Learn Your Stripes, where we want to discuss rules and mechanics with you. If you liked...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Joe Stafford and Dave Morton, who teach and train new officials in central Indiana. Their work can be applied universally throughout any community. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com . We also have a Discord channel...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Michael O'Connor and Drew Frawley to discuss their careers and provide advice to deep officials at both the high school and college levels. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com . We also have a Discord channel fo...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, Michael and Ryan discuss field markings and equipment, ball specifications, and using common sense to address both. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com . We also have a Discord channel for Learn Your Stripes, where we want to dis...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan and Michael discuss player equipment and their 2022 resolutions. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast , on Twitter @LYS_podcast , on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast , and at learnyourstripespodcast.com . We also have a Discord channel for Learn Your Stripes, where we want to discuss rules and mechanics with you. If you liked this week's...