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 …

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 Twitt…

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 @…

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 y…

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 v…

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 S…

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 YouTu…

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…

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,…

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,…

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 wa…

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. …

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 Y…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 Strip…

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 mecha…

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 mec…

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. W…

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 h…

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 Strip…

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. …

This week, Ryan and Michael discuss postscrimmage kick (PSK) enforcement. 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 …

This week, Michael and Ryan discuss rules and mechanics for changes of possession 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 w…

This week, Michael and Ryan discuss the free blocking zone in high school and blocking zone in college. 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 a…

This week, IHSAA Back Judge, Daniel Huckstep, joins us to discuss the position. As a physical therapist, Daniel also discusses conditioning, stretching, diet, and more. 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…

This week, Umpire/Coach, Drew Calvert, joins us to discuss game management in the middle of the field and dos and don'ts for communications with coaches. 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 Le…

This week, in our 10th episode, Michael and Ryan discuss inadvertent whistles. 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…

This week, Michael and Ryan chat with Rick Frank, Football Chair of the Indiana Officials Association. 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 an…

This week, Ryan and Michael complete their discussion of the new IHSAA mechanics manual, which can be found in episodes 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8. 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 Stripe…

This week, Michael and Ryan answer your questions and address topics of conversation. Thank you for submitting questions and topics for discussion! (Our promised guest, Rick Frank, will appear next week instead.) You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast, on Twitter @LYS_podcast, on Instagram @learnyourstripespodcast, and at learnyo…

This week, Ryan and Michael discuss the IHSAA manual's sections on high school mechanics for weather delays, free kicks, and punts. Next week's episode will be a mailbag episode! Send us your questions or any topic you'd like for us to discuss at LearnYourStripes@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you! You can find us on Facebook at Learn Y…

This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Steve Martin, who will discuss the importance of developing a pre-snap routine and the elements your routine should cover before every snap. We'd love to hear from you at learnyourstripes@gmail.com. You can also find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast, on Twitter @LYS_podcast, and at learnyourstri…

This week, Michael and Ryan discuss turnovers, penalty enforcement, when-in-doubt axioms, and more from the new IHSAA mechanics manual and their experience. We'd love to hear from you at learnyourstripes@gmail.com. You can also find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast, on Twitter @LYS_podcast, and at learnyourstripespodcast.com. We also ha…

This week, Ryan and Michael are joined by JP Patterson to discuss preparation in the days leading up to a game, the day of a game, and pre-game responsibilities. We'd love to hear from you at learnyourstripes@gmail.com. You can also find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast, on Twitter @LYS_podcast, and at learnyourstripespodcast.com. We al…

Michael and Ryan continue their review of the new IHSAA mechanics manual in this jumbo episode to get you ready for scrimmage week, focusing this time on communications, signals, handling the clock, measurements, and more. We'd love to hear from you at learnyourstripes@gmail.com. You can also find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast, on Tw…

In the first episode of Learn Your Stripes, officials Ryan and Michael discuss looking and acting the part on the field, including necessary equipment, what to wear, and more. We'd love to hear from you at learnyourstripes@gmail.com, and you can find us on the web at learnyourstripespodcast.com. If you liked today's episode, please subscribe and ra…