Episode 89, The Rant. Orrin Barfield. Elite Collegiate & High School Basketball Official, Mentor to Many, and Still Improving.

The Rant

Sep 20 2019 | 00:40:46

00:00 / 00:40:46

Show Notes

We pulled up at the Rivalries Never Die earlier in the summer to get Orrin to discuss his journey in officiating. In it, he discusses how he stumbled upon reffing, when he took it serious, and how he stays sharp after all these years. All that and more, my conversation with Orrin, now.

Other Episodes

Episode 360

March 13, 2022 • 01:13:04

Episode 360, The Rant: Devine Smith. Former College Coach, Current HS Coach, and Head of Diverse Skill Training.

For 20 years you can catch Devine at a sideline or bench near you. In this pod, we discuss him growing up in Harlem,...

Episode 52

June 03, 2019 • 00:39:06

Episode 52, The Rant: Justin Bailey, Top Level. Up and Coming Basketball Official, and CEO of Refs Corner.

I’m happy I never got a chance to play against Justin in a game of Basketball; chances are, I wouldn’t stand a chance. He...

Episode 51

May 31, 2019 • 00:30:42

Episode 51, The Rant: Michael Mayer, Basketball and Baseball Official in Nassau County New York.

It was only 4 years ago when I met Mike Mayer on the Basketball Court. I noticed that his shoes had dirt. He just...