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- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About Her Call Podcast
A podcast for female sports officials. hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)
- Publisher
- by MK McGee
- Category
- sports · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 16 Jan 2025
- Latest episode
- 9 Jul 2026
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
9 Jul 2026
Leslie Tamayo - Wrestling Official
It is my pleasure to platform Leslie Tamayo, a wrestling official from Tucson, Arizona! Leslie has officiated matches at the collegiate and international levels and is a leader in her field. We had a great conversation about the nitty-gritty of moving up on the mat, as well as how Leslie meets the challenges of motherhood and her full-time job alongside the pressures of officiating. Leslie will be working at “Fargo”, otherwise known as the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals (https://usawrestlingevents.com/event/2600005902), July 9-18. She talks about the significance of this event and how she’s seen the number of women officials rise over the years. It’s a great convo! Enjoy :) ---------- Do you want to become a sports official? If you live in Nebraska, you can visit nsaahome.org (http://nsaahome.org) for more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://hercall.substack.com) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
11 Jun 2026
Wendy Wortmann - Track Official
What a pleasure it was to talk with track official Wendy Wortmann from Hartington, NE, who is fresh off another Nebraska State Track Meet. After a storied track career (https://doaneathletics.com/Hall_of_Fame) as an athlete at Doane, Wendy started working as a track official and has logged 21 straight years at the annual championships in Nebraska. Wendy and I talk about what it takes to be a good track official, how to balance her love of track with her job and family, and what brings her joy in this avocation. It’s a great conversation, and I hope you enjoy. ---------- Do you want to become a sports official? If you live in Nebraska, you can visit nsaahome.org (http://nsaahome.org) for more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://hercall.substack.com) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
14 May 2026
Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling - NBA Official and Creator of RefWell on the Refmasters Platform
I am thrilled to put this podcast into the world! Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling is a former NBA official with a pretty amazing officiating resume. But what strikes me even more is Lauren’s thoughtfulness and wisdom—and you will see what I mean when you listen in! Lauren worked in the NBA for 10 years, as the third female to ever don the stripes in the league. She talks about the journey that brought her into arenas with thousands, and you’ll find her start was not unlike so many who have wondered what it might be like to dip their toe into officiating. You will find Lauren relatable, and I guarantee you will learn something new through this conversation. It is my privilege to share this with you. Enjoy! Check out the Refmasters platform at https://www.refmasters.com (https://www.refmasters.com/)/. Lauren runs the RefWell space! You can also find content at the RefMasters substack here: https://refmasters.substack.com/ (https://refmasters.substack.com/) ---------- Do you want to become a sports official? If you live in Nebraska, you can visit nsaahome.org for more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://hercall.substack.com) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
9 Apr 2026
Brittney Hageman - Soccer Official
On the podcast this month is Brittney Hageman from Omaha, Nebraska! Brittney is an accomplished soccer official who works both high school and NCAA Division I matches. Of her many accolades, none compares to her “soccer grand slam.” Listen in to learn more about this amazing achievement! Brittney also gives back to the game through her work with the Nebraska Referee Development Program (https://nrdp.soccer/), where she trains and mentors the next generation of soccer officials. We had a great conversation about communication on the pitch (or court), and Brittney shares her thoughts on what makes officiating such a gift. I loved talking with Brittney, and I’m so excited to share this with you—enjoy! ---------- Do you want to become a sports official? If you live in Nebraska, you can go to nsaahome.org (http://nsaahome.org) to find more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://hercall.substack.com) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
12 Mar 2026
Greta Langhenry - Baseball Umpire
Greta Langhenry is a two-time honors graduate of the Wendelstedt Umpire School and the MiLB Advanced Course. In 2019, Greta became the first female umpire in history to work in the Coastal Plain League and the Florida Collegiate Summer League.1 (https://hercall.substack.com/p/february-2026-newsletter#footnote-1-186621905) That being said, Greta is, first and foremost, a flat-out good human being. Harry would be so proud. And I’m proud to know her as well. Muhammad Ali said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for room here on earth,” and I cannot think of anyone who exemplifies this more than Greta. She created Level Ump (https://www.levelump.com/) to serve aspiring female baseball umpires who “want to know they belong.” And she recognizes that baseball is a game that can transcend even the most heinous injustices with her Manzanar project. Take a listen. It will be 43 minutes you won’t regret. ---------- Do you want to become a sports official? If you live in Nebraska, you can go to nsaahome.org (http://nsaahome.org) to find more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://hercall.substack.com) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
12 Feb 2026
Christin Benson - Wrestling Official
If there’s one thing I hope you’ve learned from this podcast, it’s that officiating takes grit, and Christin Benson is chock-full of it. Christin is a high school and college wrestling official from Omaha, Nebraska. Although she has worn the stripes for a short period, she brings insight and perspective well beyond her years of experience. Christin and I had a great discussion about overcoming doubt, the benefit of joining confidence with humility, and how she’s established her place in a male-dominated sport. This is a great listen, not just for aspiring female wrestling officials, but for any aspiring official from any sport. Christin is authentic, tough-minded, and deeply committed to her craft—you won’t regret spending time with this episode. Also, be sure to check out THIS (https://hercall.substack.com/p/i-can-do-hard-things) piece I posted in August about Christin’s experience in “Fargo”. ---------- Do you want to become a sports official? If you live in Nebraska, you can go to nsaahome.org (http://nsaahome.org) to find more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://hercall.substack.com) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
8 Jan 2026
The Zebra Sisters - Shannon Eggers, Brooke Schwartz, and Nicole Wagner
The Her Call Podcast is one year strong, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone with some of my favorite people and dearest friends. Shannon Eggers, Brooke Schwartz, and Nicole Wagner are basketball officials who have become my “tribe” — that small group of people who show up through thick and thin. Shannon, Brooke, and Nicole share their hard-earned wisdom about how to survive on the hardwood, and we discuss the value of female friendship in a male-dominated field. My friends are honest and funny, offering perspective and reassurance that none of us are meant to do this work alone. This episode is a celebration of growth, grit, and the power of finding your people. Enjoy! ---------- Do you want to become a sports official? If you live in Nebraska, you can go to nsaahome.org (http://nsaahome.org) to find more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://hercall.substack.com) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
11 Dec 2025
Andrea Kelley - NCAA, NFHS, and USA Swim Official
Swim official Andrea Kelley shares her journey from volunteering at her children's meets to officiating at NCAA Division 1 and international levels, in this interview episode.
13 Nov 2025
Laura Praus, Volleyball Official and NWALA Board Member
Host interviews Laura Praus, volleyball official and NWALA board member, about the experiences and insights of being a refereeing mom and athletic leader.
16 Oct 2025
Kelli Kaps & Heather Lee - Football Officials
Kelli Kaps and Heather Lee, football officials, discuss their experiences transitioning from football moms to officials, highlighting the challenges and surprises they encountered in the field in this interview.
25 Sept 2025
Ron Higdon, NSAA Assistant Director
NSAA Assistant Director Ron Higdon discusses the importance of increasing female representation in sports officiating and shares insights from his experience, in an interview with Her Call Podcast.
28 Aug 2025
Kim Kwapnioski - Volleyball Official and Evaluator
Host interviews Kim Kwapnioski, a 32-year volleyball official and evaluator, about her career and offers tips for aspiring officials.
24 Jul 2025
Jennifer Schwartz - NSAA Executive Director
NSAA Executive Director Jennifer Schwartz recounts her 25-year career, highlighting proud moments and offering encouragement to officials in this interview episode.
12 Jun 2025
Sandra Serafini - FIFA Soccer Referee and Trainer
FIFA Soccer Referee Sandra Serafini shares her experiences as a referee, evaluator, and trainer, discussing strategies for success and her approach to evaluating officials with clarity and compassion in this interview.
8 May 2025
Sara Sinani - Track Official - Finding Balance
You are going to love this episode! Sara Sinani, a track official from Olathe, Kansas, talks about how starting a race is much more than just shooting a gun. We get into the nitty gritty of her craft and have a wonderful conversation about balancing our officiating lives with our relationships and careers. I highlighted Sara on the Her Call platform in March—you can read that piece here (https://hercall.substack.com/publish/posts/detail/157281656?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts). Sara is thoughtful and wise, and is not afraid to tap into her emotional side to find joy in her work as a track starter. I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did! Do you want to become a sports official? If you live in Nebraska, you can go to nsaahome.org (http://nsaahome.org) to find more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://nsaahome.org) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
10 Apr 2025
Megan Herz - Softball Umpire: Camps, Clinics and Learning the Game
I introduced Megan Herz (https://hercall.substack.com/p/a-legacy-in-blue) to you on the Her Call Platform last week, and this week we will continue the conversation! In this episode, I talk with Megan about how she learns her game, and she gives some suggestions for networking. We also talk about officiating at the college level. We discuss camps and clinics, the challenges of working at this higher level, and how this challenge can make us better officials. This conversation is not just for softball umpires—any official can gain nuggets to help them make their best call! Megan has over 20 years of officiating experience, and she brings acquired wisdom to this conversation. She is enthusiastic about her craft—don’t miss this engaging conversation! Do you want to become a sports official? If you live in Nebraska you can go to nsaahome.org (http://nsaahome.org) to find more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://nsaahome.org) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
13 Mar 2025
Jacque Tevis-Butler, Soccer Coach and founder of NWALA
Her Call is a community for female sports officials and those who support them. In this episode of the Her Call podcast, I interview Jacque Tevis-Butler! She is the head girls soccer coach at Millard West High School in Omaha, Nebraska, and the founder of the Nebraska Women’s Athletic Leadership Alliance (NWALA (https://www.nwala.org/)). Jacque talks about what makes a great sports official from her perspective as a coach, and also what frustrates her. She shares some great nuggets that can be helpful to sports officials in any sport. Jacque also talks about her brainchild, NWALA. She discusses the history of the effort and what this group aims to achieve for female athletic leaders in Nebraska. Jacque gets real about the isolation that so many female athletic leaders feel but also provides positive tips for navigating this challenge. We discuss implicit bias, networking, and so much more! Jacque is wise and passionate about providing support for female athletic leaders. Listen in to get to know Jacque and her impressive work! To join NWALA, go to https://www.nwala.org/membership (https://www.nwala.org/membership). Membership is free! Do you want to become a sports official? If you live in Nebraska you can go to nsaahome.org (http://nsaahome.org) to find more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://nsaahome.org) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
13 Feb 2025
Dana Pappas, NFHS Director of Officiating Services
Her Call is a community for female sports officials and those who support them. In this episode of the Her Call podcast, I interview Dana Pappas, Director of Officiating Services with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Dana brings her almost 30 years of experience as an advocate for officials to this wide-ranging conversation. We discuss the usual topics: recruitment, retention, and support. But we also dive into mental health and how she as a female has navigated the male-dominated culture of athletic leadership. Dana is personable and knowledgeable--you won't regret listening in. Do you want to become a sports official? If you live in Nebraska you can go to nsaahome.org (http://nsaahome.org) to find more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://hercall.substack.com) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
16 Jan 2025
Nate Neuhaus, NSAA Supervisor and Coordinator of Officials
Her Call is a community for female sports officials and those who support them. In the inaugural episode of the Her Call podcast, I interview Nate Neuhaus, Supervisor and Coordinator of Officials with the Nebraska School Activities Association. We discuss recruitment, retention, and support of sports officials. Listen to learn more about Nate and what he does with the NSAA! If you live in Nebraska and want to become a sports official, you can go to nsaahome.org (http://nsaahome.org) to find more information. To find contact information for a state association in another state, click here (https://www.nfhs.org/resources/state-association-listing). You can subscribe to Her Call at hercall.substack.com (http://hercall.substack.com) (it's free!). Click the link to learn more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hercall.substack.com (https://hercall.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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- Andrea Kelley
- Laura Praus
- Kelli Kaps
- Heather Lee
- Ron Higdon
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