RefTime w/RTS Podcast

Send a text Twelve years ago, when Kristyne Esparza (Los Angeles, CA) was a youth coach, she filled in for referees who didn't show up. The pay was so good that she kept at it to help pay for grad school. Today, she is in the NBA pipeline, and she pays a professional track coach to improve her speed and appearance on the court. Kristyne has refereed for a year in the D-League and for seven ye...

Send a text We welcome Jafus "Da' Coach" Woods to the studio. He'll break down the job of officials from the perspective of game and prep coaches. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! reftrainingschool.com hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Laschelle Hatcher is a single parent who was recruited to become a referee even though she never played basketball. She was rewarded for her focus and determination when she became the first woman to officiate a boys' IHSAA tournament basketball game. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Kay Yoder was a pioneer in women's basketball. She played for Ball State University from 1970 to 1973. From 2001 to 2006, she worked as an official for NCAA Division III women's college basketball. Kay Yoder was the first female to officiate boys junior varsity and varsity basketball games in Fort Wayne. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Andrew Maley, a homeschool basketball assistant coach, joins the RefTime podcast to discuss the need for officials to recognize and honor a "rules of basis." He also emphasizes the importance of educating coaches, fans, and players about the rules of the game.

Send a text Tune in to hear Dion Malone’s story of how he was thrown into officiating basketball right after high school graduation. Dion says he realized he could control the game as a ref, something he couldn’t do when he was playing. He started with real training and eventually heard from a licensed ref who told him to get certified.  Dion shares a bit about his life in Dallas and how he found...

Send a text Sports Management major, Ariel Edwards, is an aspiring college student at USF who needs money to help defray college costs...She wants to earn side income as a sports official and guess who wants to help her...? LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Some referees think it should be mandatory for coaches to officiate to see their sport from a refs point of view! Although he’s coached at numerous locations including Northside HS, Bishop Luers HS, Snider HS, Indiana Tech and AAU, Coach Greg Friend got behind the whistle early in his career and learned to practice letting the refs ref! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com...

Send a text State Champion & 4x State Final returnee, Coach Bruce Stephens left golden nuggets with RefTime: "I tell players: you don't have to agree with the call and you don't have to like it...but realize officials are just as human as you are and can get emotional too! So, keep the passion, lose the emotion. Cause passion stays within but, also comes out, and emotion gets yo...

Send a text Cleveland Inge shared coaching & officiating stories during his visit with RefTime! Hint: he thought being a good coach meant displaying the behavior of former Indiana Hoosier coach, Bob Knight. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.hoosier3on3.com www.reftrainingschool.com

Send a text Mike Ayers of ONV'S "Respect The Game" podcast, gives his take on sports, how the industry has evolved and debates a few rules too! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.hoosier3on3.com www.reftrainingschool.com

Send a text FWCS "Ad of AD's", Virgil Tharp, teaches us how to speak proper education sports lingo: "extra-curricular" is a Big No-No! It's all co-curricular - "We are an extension of the class room." And, we learned that fully 70% of working executives played high school sports! Ain't that something?! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com w...

Send a text He's back! HS referee Eric Koenemann joins again in the studio to update us on what's been happening in his world since his 1st visit with us last season. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.hoosier3on3.com www.reftrainingschool.com

Send a text Bob Amber, retired firefighter (37 years), morphed into putting out fires on the basketball court while literally putting out fires! However, he's NOT retired from officiating since he still enjoys chasing young stallions and stallionettes up & down the court!! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, past high school & college athlete and sports lover Rose Worman, educates RefTime fans on the need for trained refs to officiate elementary school contests.  LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Past player, mom, wife, aunt, youth advocate, good friend and current coach! Learn how Juanita Goodwell balances her titles while serving as head coach for South Side HS's girl's basketball program.

Send a text Listen or watch Charles Smith: youth role model, fishing enthusiast, Ball State U basketball standout and long-time referee who still "just loves being a part of the game"! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE

Send a text On today's "instant replay" we revisit with Mrs. Gianna Hearn, freelance sports reporter/host & "face of the G-League". Please remember to LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text On today's "instant replay" we have Dr. Ron Lewis joining us... Please remember to LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com (next tournament is scheduled for July 13, 2024) - Registration is OPEN! 

Send a text Yep, another RTS Grad - Head Coach, Nicole Sisson's goal is to improve the Heritage High School Girl's Basketball program. She shares how earning her officiating license helps in reaching that goal! Please remember to LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Here's another RTS grad (fall of 2021) REPLAY! It's fun to watch the growth and development in those trained thru RTS. Please remember to LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text Today's replay is with Mr. Kamron Bell. Kam came through the 1st RTS class 12 years ago and has had a very successful career. www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE :)

Send a text ANOTHER REPLAY... Watch/Listen to RefTime guest Mark Corral...Another RTS grad. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text REPLAY... Watch/Listen to RefTime guest #4, Tom Torson. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com

Send a text REPLAY... Watch/Listen to RefTime guest #1, Sydney Hearn. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com