Learn Your Stripes Podcast
Hosted by two experienced high school and college football officials, Ryan Guillory and Michael Moran, Learn Your Stripes Podcast is a discussion of the Indiana High School Sports Association (IHSAA) Mechanics Manual and Best Practices for a Crew of Five, CFO and NFHS rules and mechanics, and discussions with numerous experienced officials.
Episodes
39 episodes
Episode 38: Chat with Rich Edwards, MAC Referee, GLVC Assistant Supervisor of Officials, and Mid-States Supervisor of Officials
This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Rich Edwards, MAC Referee, GLVC Assistant Supervisor of Officials, and Mid-States Supervisor of Officials.You can find us on Facebook at
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Episode 37: Chat with MAC Replay Official and HCAC Supervisor Dennis Jackson
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 st...
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Episode 36: Chat with Big 10 Official Brett Henninger
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 officia...
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Episode 35: 2024 High School and College Rule Changes
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...
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Episode 34: Pass Interference
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 ...
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Episode 33: Chat with Big 10 official Kris Loving
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.
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Episode 32: Learn Your Stripes LIVE!
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
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8/20/23 Live Show Announcement!
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....
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Episode 31: 2023 High School and College Rule Changes
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, Au...
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Episode 30: The Goal Line, Part 3
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 Yo...
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Episode 29: The Goal Line, Part 2
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 Yo...
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Episode 28: The Goal Line, Part 1
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 Podc...
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Episode 27: Season Update and the Weeks Ahead
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
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Episode 26: Intentional Grounding and Blocking Below the Waist
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
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Episode 25: Wives Take Over!
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
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Episode 24: 2022 High School and College Mechanics Update
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
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Episode 23: Using Game Film to Learn and Improve
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 ...
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Episode 22: Handling the End of the Half
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 ...
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Episode 21: 2022 High School and College Rule Changes
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
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Episode 20: Making the Most of Clinics
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
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Episode 19: Teaching and Retaining New Officials
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
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Episode 18: Deep Officials Discussion
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
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Episode 17: The Field and Related Equipment
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 Y...
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