Episodes
In this episode, Gregg Ryder, of Lewis Center, Ohio, tells us what happened when his partner went down during a game. It's time for YOU to participate in The High School Basketball Referee podcast! All you have to do is record your story and send to us, or send an email about your story. The Question: What is the funniest thing to happen to you or an officiating partner during a basketball game? Click on the link to record your story:...
Published 01/15/24
In this episode, Gregg Ryder of Lewis Center, Ohio, tells us what happened when he forgot his pants! It's time for YOU to participate in The High School Basketball Referee podcast! All you have to do is record your story and send to us, or send an email about your story. The Question: What is the funniest thing to happen to you or an officiating partner during a basketball game? Click on the link to record your story: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-froelich/message ⁠and then...
Published 01/08/24
OFFICIAL ASSIGNMENT - In this episode, Ron Black, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, talks about the time when his partner accidentally left a baby diaper in his pants prior to a game. It's time for YOU to participate in The High School Basketball Referee podcast! The Question: What is the funniest thing to happen to you or an officiating partner during a basketball game? Click on the link to record your story: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-froelich/message ⁠and then click on "Start...
Published 12/14/23
In this episode, host Mark Froelich has a special request ... It's time for YOU to participate in The High School Basketball Referee podcast! All you have to do is record your story and send to us, or send an email about your story. The Question: What is the funniest thing to happen to you or an officiating partner during a basketball game? Click on the link to verbally record your story: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-froelich/message ⁠and then click on "Start Recording...
Published 12/09/23
Ryan Bowers, of Norwalk, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 64 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. POPCORN SPONSOR If you find value from "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" and want to buy us a bag (or bags) of popcorn, there are two ways to become Popcorn Sponsors through these secure locations: - Venmo to ⁠⁠⁠⁠@HSBasketballRefereePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Or click here to become a monthly Popcorn Sponsor⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US - Twitter:...
Published 12/01/23
Ron Black, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 63 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. POPCORN SPONSOR If you find value from "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" and want to buy us a bag (or bags) of popcorn, there are two ways to become Popcorn Sponsors through these secure locations: - Venmo to ⁠⁠⁠@HSBasketballRefereePodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Or click here to become a monthly Popcorn Sponsor⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US - Twitter:...
Published 11/17/23
Meghan Scott, of Richmond, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 62 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. POPCORN SPONSOR Nice, hot, buttery popcorn keeps many high school basketball officials satisfied before every game. It also gives us that energy to continue creating this content throughout the season! If you find value from "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" and want to buy us a bag (or bags) of popcorn, it would be outstanding &...
Published 11/03/23
Jamie Clay, of Bowling Green, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 61 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. POPCORN SPONSOR Nice, hot, buttery popcorn keeps many high school basketball officials satisfied before every game. It also gives us that energy to continue creating this content throughout the season! If you find value from "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" and want to buy us a bag (or bags) of popcorn, it would be outstanding &...
Published 10/27/23
Gregg Ryder, of Lewis Center, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 60 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. POPCORN SPONSOR Nice, hot, buttery popcorn keeps many high school basketball officials satisfied before every game. It also gives us that energy to continue creating this content throughout the season! If you find value from "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" and want to buy us a bag (or bags) of popcorn, it would be outstanding &...
Published 10/20/23
Char Lybbert, of Mentor, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 59 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. Char reference a couple of other officials in her comments: Colleen Thompson & Ken McClain. Both were guests on the podcast. Here are the links to their episodes: - Colleen Thompson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YgIkYQjgkvrOb5Fp0Qe9s?si=40d9a72fff194e9b - Ken McClain: https://open.spotify.com/episode/61GEjMssySXSAIWThKge1r?si=5edc5c5d98894ab1 POPCORN...
Published 10/13/23
Dr. Denny Morris, Director of Officiating Development for Basketball in Ohio, helps open Season 4 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. Dr. Morris discusses the NFHS’s new 2023-24 rules, and also provides insight about association meetings, mentoring and answers a host of other questions. POPCORN SPONSOR Nice, hot, buttery popcorn keeps many high school basketball officials satisfied before every game. It also gives us that energy to continue creating this...
Published 10/06/23
The NFHS provided a guide of the new 2023-24 high school basketball rules. Click here to read the rules; you can also download a PDF version of the new rules and 2023-24 Points of Emphasis at this website. In this preseason episode, your host of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast goes through each rule and its rationale as provided by the NFHS, and also provides the Points of Emphasis. Be sure to answer the Poll question, which is included for those utilizing...
Published 09/15/23
Beau Rugg, the Ohio High School Athletic Association Director of Officiating and Sports Management, is my guest on Episode 56 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast presented by PQ2 LLC. - Click here to become an "OFFICIAL" supporter of this podcast. - Email: [email protected] - Click to Like or Follow our Facebook page - Click to Follow our Twitter page --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/message Support this...
Published 02/10/23
Jacob Sell, of Salem, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 55 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast presented by PQ2 LLC. - Click here to become an "OFFICIAL" supporter of this podcast. - Email: [email protected] - Click to Like or Follow our Facebook page - Click to Follow our Twitter page --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support
Published 01/27/23
Keith Moyer, of Canfield, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 54 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast presented by PQ2 LLC. - Click here to become an "OFFICIAL" supporter of this podcast.  - Email: [email protected]  - Click to Like or Follow our Facebook page  - Click to Follow our Twitter page --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support
Published 12/09/22
This podcast includes some of the funniest things said by players, coaches and fans during games as told by a few guest basketball officials from this show:  - Gifting: Click here to become an "OFFICIAL" supporter of this podcast.  - Email: [email protected] - Click here to Like or Follow our Facebook page  - Click here to Follow our Twitter page --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/message Support this podcast:...
Published 12/04/22
Dan Holland, of Fort Loramie, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 53 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast presented by PQ2 LLC. Click here to become an "OFFICIAL" supporter of this podcast. Email: [email protected] | Click to Like or Follow our Facebook page | Click to Follow our Twitter page --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support
Published 11/25/22
Click here to listen to the entire podcast interview with Tim Gebhardt on Spotify. Also available on Apple Podcasts Click here to become an Official Supporter of The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support
Published 11/25/22
John Floyd, of Toledo, Ohio, - an NCAA Division I official - is my guest on Episode 52 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast presented by PQ2 LLC. Click here to become an "OFFICIAL" supporter of this podcast. Email: [email protected] | Click to Like or Follow our Facebook page | Click to Follow our Twitter page --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support
Published 11/18/22
On Oct. 18, 2022, I was honored & thrilled to be a guest on "Voice in the Game," a video from A Better Official and it's host/basketball official Greg Austin.  Watch the video below or click the link. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_afOy3UmLRg Also: - Greg Austin appeared on Episode 6 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. CLICK HERE to listen to that episode.  - Support "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast:...
Published 11/18/22
Click here to listen to the entire podcast interview with Don Kemper on Spotify. Also available on Apple Podcasts Become an Official Supporter of The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support
Published 11/17/22
Click here to listen to the entire podcast interview with Thurman Leggs on Spotify. Also available on Apple Podcasts Become an Official Supporter of The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support
Published 11/15/22
Click here to listen to the entire podcast interview with Jose Davis on Spotify. Also available on Apple Podcasts Become an Official Supporter of The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support
Published 11/13/22
Click here to listen to the entire podcast interview with NCAA Division I official Jerry Heater on Spotify. Also available on Apple Podcasts Become an Official Supporter of The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-froelich/support
Published 11/12/22