The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich

The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich

High school basketball officials share their experiences and offer tips to help improve your game. Interesting, humorous and helpful in-game experiences are included!

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January 10, 2025 56 mins

Ben Kramer of Chickasaw, Ohio, is guest for episode 74 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast.

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Ryan Daman of Napoleon, Ohio, is guest for episode 73 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast.

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Wayne Altstaetter, of Defiance, Ohio, is guest for episode 72 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. Wayne talks about "Being the R," which is based on a presentation he gave to his local association.

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Kevin Birkofer, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is guest for episode 71 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast.

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Listen to the Myths of the Game as guest basketball official Gregg Becker, returns to the podcast for episode 70 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. Gregg talks about his new "officials manual" which may interest some officials. You may contact Gregg about this manual at gbecker100@aol.com

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Zeno Regas, of Westlake, Ohio, is guest for episode 69 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast.

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Northwest Ohio basketball official Gregg Becker, is guest for episode 68 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. Gregg talks about his new "officials manual" which may interest some officials. You may contact Gregg about this manual at gbecker100@aol.com

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Dr. Denny Morris, Director of Officiating Development for Basketball in Ohio, helps open Season 5 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast. Dr. Morris discusses the NFHS’s new 2024-25 rules, and also provides insight about association meetings, and answers a host of other questions.

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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.spotif...

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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/sh...

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Ryan Bowers, of Norwalk, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 64 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast.


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Ron Black, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 63 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast.


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Meghan Scott, of Richmond, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 62 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast.


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Jamie Clay, of Bowling Green, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 61 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast.


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Gregg Ryder, of Lewis Center, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 60 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast.


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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.spot...

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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.

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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.

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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.


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Jacob Sell, of Salem, Ohio, is my guest on Episode 55 of "The High School Basketball Referee with Mark Froelich" podcast.


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