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Beyond The Rules is a sports and culture podcast told through the lens of officials/umpires/coaches. It explores games and sports “Beyond the Rules” and provide insight and perspectives that usually remain untold. The mission is for officials and coaches to have a place to speak their minds and talk about officiating/coaching from their view. BTR is hosted by creator Stephen Batista who is also a varsity level umpire and wrestling official. Curtis Dugar, a division 1 NCAA umpire is a frequent guest who lends his expertise and knowledge on the craft. Curtis’ knowledge of what it takes to be an umpire goes well Beyond the Rules. “Talkin’ Shop” is a series that features Carlos Dolmo. A good friend and mentor to host Stephen, the two let it all out with great candor and pull the curtain back with anecdotes and road stories on being an official. Stephen also delves deep into the lives of other officials, coaches, assignors and everyone involved in sports as
RMG Creations hosts Beyond The Rules, a sports show with 35 episodes published.


Every week a new tip will be released.. The goal is to give every official a tip they can use on right away across all sports. Host Stephen Batista will be joined by other officials who will assist on explaining and offe


On the latest BTR, host Stephen Batista chats it up with the Kelvin Flores and Melvin Martinez, current and former head coach at Grand Street Campus in the Brooklyn, New York. Kelvin with the help and guidance of his for

On the latest BTR, host Stephen Batista chats it up with the head coach at Madison High School in the Brooklyn, New York. The two discuss the 2023-2024 wrestling season, and how Steven was able to coach a 2024 NYS state

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On the latest BTR, host Stephen Batista chats it up with the multi sport head coach at Horace Mann High School in the Bronx, New York. The two discuss the 2023-2024 wrestling season, and how Gregg's been able to have a 3

On the latest BTR, host Stephen Batista chats it up with the head wrestling coach of Nanuet High School in Rockland County, New York. The two discuss the 2023-2024 season, and how Sean found himself as a wrestler and coa

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On this episode, Stephen chats up John Cichon. John is the head wrestling coach of the Tottenville Pirates from Staten Island, NY. They discuss his 20+ year career in the sport and beyond. Access to all platforms: https:

On this episode, Stephen chats up David Bloom. David is the head wrestling coach of the Mott Haven Mavericks out of the Bronx, NY. They discuss his near 20+ year career in the sport and beyond. Access to all platforms: h

On this episode of Talkin' Shop, Stephen and Carlos delve into wrestling. Wrestling is both Stephen and Carlos' sport they excelled in the most, and also the first sport they officiated. They discuss how each prepares fo

Curtis and Stephen are BACK! In this episode the two discuss fall baseball and how the games season can prove to be a pivotal time for growth. Taking all the things you've learned from the season and using the relaxed en

On this episode, it’s all the things football. While not being a football referee himself, Stephen enlists the help of the “handsome Honduran” Carlos and Will Jeffries. Both of whom are high school and college level offi

As the baseball season begins to wind down, players, coaches, parents and umpires all have a unique kind of fatigue. The linear connection we all share is the emotional invest we (should) all have. Everyone who invests p

With the Little League World Series currently ongoing, BTR host Stephen Batista made sure to chat it up with someone with first hand experience. That someone is none other than Rich Ranalli Sr. Stephen has been lucky to

Well this is like when worlds collide!!! On this very special episode of the podcast, Stephen chats it up with both Curtis AND Carlos. The three have a great time talking over their varsity and college seasons. Each have

What else can be said about Tottenville athletics. A school on Staten Island that has created and harnessed a culture of success, forged in a sea of championship teams and clubs across all sports with an allure the big b

Start spreading the news….! On this episode, Stephen chats it up with Tom Harper and Marièl Checo. Together they are the coaches of the 2023 “AA” PSAL baseball championship team Hunter College HS. Both coaches retell the

Reunited and it feels so good! On this episode Stephen and Curtis are back in the saddle! And this we brought with our fellow brother in "blue", Gary Peckman. Stephen and Curtis have known Gary for over 5 years each. Wor
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