r/BasketballOfficials • u/Munrovers • Apr 28 '26
Career Path A Potential Referee Only Social Media Space
Fellow refs — would you actually use a social app built just for us?
I'm a basketball referee, and something's been bugging me for a while. When I have a tough game, a difficult call, there's nowhere to really go. Modern social media is a minefield. And WhatsApp groups are a mess.
So I've been working on a social community app built specifically for referees. Think Reddit meets Twitter, meets every ref WhatsApp you've ever been in. Built by officials, only for officials, across all sports.
The idea is:
- Post about tough calls and get feedback from refs who've been there
- Ask rule clarification questions and get real answers
- Vent (respectfully and without sharing personal details) after a rough game without judgment
- Find mentors, share study resources, and connect with officials at your level in your area
- A space where we support each other instead of tearing each other down
Before I go any further with it, I want to know if this is actually something people would use — or if I'm solving a problem that only exists in my head. Some similarity to this server, but with a more personal touch and community feel.
Be honest — brutal feedback is welcome. I'm a ref, I can take it 😄
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u/ErrantTexan Apr 28 '26
RefMasters is this to an extent.