"Be the Referee" is a series of one-minute podcasts designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports, to help them better understand the art of officiating, and to recruit officials. "Be the Referee" features insights from MHSAA experts on officiating. These messages can be heard on This Week In High School Sports, which airs on over 100 radio stations and audio web outlets across Michigan.
2025-26 "Be the Referee"
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- Week of Dec. 2: Goaltending vs. Basket Interference - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 25: Football Finals Instant Replay - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 18: Volleyball Libero Uniforms - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 11: Illegal Substitution/Participation - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Nov. 4: Losing a Shoe - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 28: Unusual Soccer Goals - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 21: Field Hockey Penalty Stroke - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 14: Tennis Double Hit - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Oct. 7: Safety in Football - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 30: Field Hockey Substitution - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 23: Multiple Contacts in Volleyball - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 16: Soccer Penalty Kick - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 9: Forward Fumble - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Sept. 2: Field Hockey Basics - Listen/Download - Read
- Week of Aug. 26: Golf Ball Bounces Out - Listen/Download - Read
Archived Episodes
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