Send us a Text Message. 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 us a Text Message. 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; SUBSCRI…

Send us a Text Message. 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.By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. 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.…

Send us a Text Message. 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 us a Text Message. 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 t…

Send us a Text Message. 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 with…

Send us a Text Message. 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.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. 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.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. 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.reftra…

Send us a Text Message. 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.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. 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.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. 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.hoosier3on…

Send us a Text Message. 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.By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. 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; SUBSCRIBEBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. 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.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. 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!By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. 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 us a Text Message. 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.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. 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 :)By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. ANOTHER REPLAY... Watch/Listen to RefTime guest Mark Corral...Another RTS grad. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. REPLAY... Watch/Listen to RefTime guest #4, Tom Torson. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.comBy Tonya Hearn

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

Send us a Text Message. Steve Skiles (NOT to be confused with Scott Skiles!) is in the RefTime studio today! Ooh...and Steve has many stories to share from a LONG basketball officiating career from local rec leagues to high school to D1! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE!…

Send us a Text Message. Feeling today's climate in sports & considering the attitudes of sports-lovers towards officials, his perspective and response to referees is rather controversial and unique! Dr. Ron Lewis joins RefTime. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Past head boys basketball coach of Concordia High School visited the RefTime studio to share wisdom he's learned over time..."In today's game there is SO much less physicality allowed. In sports players learn, through competition, to stand up to someone who may be bigger and stronger." Listen/Watch as Tim Reinking speaks on …

Send us a Text Message. Meet Mr. Dave Stratton, retired basketball, volleyball and softball referee who admits he was a "terrible fan!" But, when he started officiating in 1990, he remembers loving it and had a blast! Please LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Sports Dad/Husband/Retired Head Coach/School Administrator, Scott Geist tells it like it is as a basketball official on the high school and college levels. Please LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. "As an official, I'm away from MY family to work this contest. I trust you'll remember that when you disagree with a call or two! We're NOT just doing YOUR contest; we're doing yours AND 4-6 other contests through the week!" A Product Control manager brings her professional training to the world she loves - SPORTS! LIKE; SHA…

Send us a Text Message. Do pastors of large churches make good sports officials? YOU make that call based on our interview with Pastor Barry Jorris. Remember to LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Today we learned about "house rules", called "ground rules" in our (officials) language. Retired professional baller, Bennie Lewis, joins us live in the studio to share his view of the ref game on the Pro basketball level. Please remember to LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE! To get more info on becoming an official check out www.r…

Send us a Text Message. As a recent RTS grad, Aubrey Griggs wants to grow bigger & better as a college bball ref now that he's WITNE$$ED personally how coming over to the "dark side" can INCREASE his life! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE reftrainingschool.com hoosier3on3.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Multi-sport ref, Brian Browning talks up his love for the game...going from a 3-sport player in high school & college to a high-level official on both levels. LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. RefTime guest, Mark Corral was recruited by another RTS grad...Like most refs, he wishes he'd made the "official" commitment a LONG time ago! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. RTS student, Josh Wenning tells about his journey in officiating multiple sports. www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBEBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Past RTS student, Wayne Kelly Jr. tells his side of sports and why officiating is important to the game. www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com Please LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE!By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Coach Deric Adams of Canterbury HS shares his views on the game of basketball and what changes need to happen among coaches, players and fans. www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com Please LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBEBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Marvin Patterson talks about his first love, "playing the game of basketball" and how he fell for his new love, "officiating the game of basketball"! LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE! reftrainingschool.com hoosier3on3.comBy Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. On today's show we welcome Mr. Fred Bojrab! Listen to his very interesting officiating journey. www.reftrainingschool.com www.hoosier3on3.com Please LIKE; SHARE; SUBSCRIBE!By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. How has the RefTime Podcast grown since it started October 10, 2022? What else is significant about that date? Today we discuss these answers. We also talk VOLLEYBALL and the rule changes for the 2023-24 season. Please remember to LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE! reftrainingschool.com hoosier3on3.com…

Send us a Text Message. 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!By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. RTS ref, Dan Martin, was voted "Best Hustling Official" of his class and now joins RefTime to share what he's learned about the difference between able-bodied vs wheelchair basketball.By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Team Focus Leader, Casey Adams, shares his personal and coaching views about officiating in Indiana and Michigan on today's show. Please LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE!By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Welcome Rickey Jordan to the show! He attended the RTS "ground zero" class over 10 years ago...Listen to his GROWING story here on RefTime! Remember to LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE!By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Join us as we talk with Mr. Bob Childers aka "Mr. Rules Knowledge". Please LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE!By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Today, we welcome James "Million Dollar Smile" Payne to the RefTime podcast! About everyone in the Fort knows James either by his title as "Officer Payne", his kind demeanor or his knack for getting the Big Games! Remember to LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE!By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. On today's show we welcome freelance sports reporter/host "face of the G-LEAGUE", Mrs. Gianna Hearn aka our beautiful daughter-in-law. Please remember to LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE!By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. Retired NBA player, Reggie Hearn, talks officiating from a player perspective and current scout. Please remember to LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE!By Tonya Hearn

Send us a Text Message. On today's show we welcome back Jake Linder, basketball chair of the North Eastern Indiana Athletic Officials Association (NEIAOA), to discuss the recent attack of a Fort Wayne referee and the nationwide mistreatment of sports officials. Remember to LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE.…

Send us a Text Message. Today we reminisce with Pastor Gabrielle Ginder who was considered one of the best referees in the Fort before she decided to focus on serving as an official representative for the Lord and for her family! Please LIKE; SHARE; and SUBSCRIBE!By Tonya Hearn