RefTime w/RTS Podcast

Send a text The great Foster ballers, "a multiple-sports family," all starred in Homestead HS sports! They stopped by the RefTime studio to reminisce, laugh, and talk about life after sports. Tracy (the oldest brother) buys and sells car dealerships and deals in commercial real estate; J.J. (the 2nd oldest) is a loan officer at Lake City Bank and the head boys basketball coach at South S...

Send a text They made their own homemade ice rink, but the family's favorite sport isn't hockey...! The Smith/Merrell team of Smith Academy For Excellence (S.A.F.E.) make their official visit on RefTime. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Tyler and Jillian Sellhorn are on the pod today! The father-daughter duo, past and present ballers, are like no other. In this episode of "The Jill Show", they discuss their scoring ability, the Internet of Things, and rules of the game. It's sure to be a good one! Like, Share and Subscribe today so you don't miss a show! Check out these links if you enjoyed what yo...

Send a text Listen to this week’s RefTime to learn more about the plans for the future of sports at New Haven High School. Joining RefTime are Brandon Appleton and Nick Cunningham. Find out the details of the school's first HOOSIER3ON3 Basketball League in June 2025. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE!! www.hoosier3on3.com www.reftrainingschool.com

Send a text The next RefTime features the young Edmonds clan including: Kyle Bond - assistant basketball coach at Northrop HS, PJ Edmonds - AAU basketball coach & trainer, and Evan Cleveland - AAU basketball coach & personal trainer. Check out the cousins' similarities and differences in coaching style on our latest podcast. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE!

Send a text The Edmonds family - Coach Keith & Mike - educated RefTime on the drive to become a varsity high school coach! "It's such a prestigious thing here! In all other states it's just basketball. In Indiana it's a religion! Assistant coaches move all the time to get as close as they can to that next seat over - Head Coach!"

Send a text Zara discusses the difference between playing high school and college sports. "When you're playing in high school, you're playing students up to 18 or 19. When you're in college, you're playing students in their 20s. You've got to work harder!" LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text "My best officiating was ALWAYS in softball!" says Bev Reincke, who has officiated basketball, volleyball, slow pitch and fast pitch softball. Of those, her past favorite was softball, but she traded that in for her new love, volleyball. Her late husband, Randy, was a referee, and their son later joined "the dark side" as a baseball and volleyball referee in Florida...

Send a text Rotrice Phinezy is on RefTime w/RTS. Her daughter played volleyball in high school and now plays in college. Rotrice herself played volleyball and basketball in high school and is thinking about joining us on the dark side! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Jenna Mackin, a former volleyball player, has recently become an official. She says that officiating is "definitely different" from playing because "every decision falls on me and what I see." Jenna is also a recent high school graduate who plans to pursue a career as a firefighter-EMT. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text "Over the hill/snowbird," Gary Muncy says that the top pay for Big10 officials was $125 per game, and that the average income from his full-time job was $4 per hour. Check out his life and officiating journey here on RefTime. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text FWPD Officer James "Nabes" Nabors III, tells RefTime hosts: "The correlation between being a police officer and a referee is hand in hand. You deal with a lot of the same verbal things from people that we deal with and unfortunately, nowadays, it's getting physical for refs so you gotta know how to defend yourself. But the biggest things is knowing how to communicat...

Send a text Craig Dyer refereed basketball in the early 2000s for six to seven years. He decided he'd rather coach his kids, and so he gave up refereeing. He tried to do both for a year, but it was impossible. "You're either a referee or you're not." Why did Craig return to refereeing? Listen in and find out! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on...

Send a text As a current professional player, Jaguar "Jag" Jackson, says the main rule difference in high school and college basketball vs the pro ranks is "goaltending" (taking the ball of the rim) and the "gather step". Listen and watch Jag on the RefTime show! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschoo.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text She is a head coach in two different sports (volleyball and basketball) at two different schools (South Side HS & Canterbury HS). In her very first season, she was voted SAC Coach of the Year! She was also a basketball and volleyball student athlete at Canterbury. Meet Coach Brittani Turner on this episode of RefTime w/RTS! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoos...

Send a text Julie Beck was a standout volleyball player in high school, college, and in Germany as a pro. A lot of people have been telling her she needs to do it. But she says, "NO! I'm never going to do that!" What is "it?" Tune in to RefTime w/RTS to find out. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Marcus Benjamin, founder of the Kings & Queens Boxing Foundation, is passionate about helping young people avoid the mistakes he made in his youth. His program offers anger management, business courses, and the fundamentals of boxing. But what makes his program unique is that it allows kids to channel their anger into the boxing ring instead of in school or on the streets. Marcus s...

Send a text Sixteen-year-old Judah Kelly is a Carroll High School student who shares with RefTime his favorite things about attending an RTS training class with his dad. "The more I talk to you guys and get to know you better, the more opportunities I can get with refereeing and the more money I can make!" LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Koby Sims, a guest on the RefTime podcast, shared a highlight of his experience as a new basketball referee. He said that one of the best parts of the job is "getting out on the court with veteran officials..." However, he also admitted that his "pet peeve" is being yelled at by coaches, fans, and players. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! reftrainingschool.com hoosier3on3.co...

Send a text In the officiating industry, we're told that to move up, you need to be self-employed. Big Ten official Jourdan Love joins RefTime to discuss this and what it takes to stay at the highest level. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Shannon Rodgers, principal at Harrison Hill Elementary School, mom of a basketball player, and former high school and college impact player at USF, joins the RefTime podcast. Shannon sides with the officials on how players, coaches, and fans should behave during sporting events. Listen now to hear her perspective. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Chauntiel Smith-Jones is a sports agent with Capture Sports Agency. She represents professional athletes in the WNBA, overseas basketball, and the new NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness). Her future plans are to grow Capture Sports Agency into one of the biggest sports agencies in the country. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Jackie was initially against homeschooling their kids. She did some research on the issue, hoping to convince her husband, Josh, to abandon the idea. After her study, she was totally in favor of homeschooling, and they've since graduated two of their children. They've even become co-directors of the Midwest Volleyball Classic Tournament! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainin...

Send a text Janice North was a homeschool volleyball coach for the FW Falcons for 14 years. She most loved the personal relationships she built with her players, and she had a really good relationship with the referees. Janice told her players that the referees are there to judge how you're playing, and that at the end of the game you should thank them for doing their job. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCR...

Send a text Trevon Maley is an impact player for his homeschool team. He believes that his team can compete with any other team in the Fort Wayne area. The team has already proven its ability to compete by qualifying for the 2024 Homeschool Nationals Sweet 16! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com