Officials. Educators. Mentors. Building the next generation.

About Referee Training School (RTS) 

Referee Training School (RTS) is owned and operated by Crane and Tonya Hearn and proudly based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Since 1991, we have been deeply rooted in sports officiating and coaching, bringing more than 50 years of combined experience across multiple sports, including basketball, volleyball, girls’ lacrosse, wheelchair basketball, and baseball.

RTS represents more than a business — it reflects our commitment to developing confident, competent, and well-prepared officials. As partners in life and in leadership, we take pride in working side by side to train and mentor the next generation.

Officiating has given us countless opportunities we value deeply: staying physically active, building meaningful relationships with youth and families, traveling, and remaining closely connected to the games we love. More importantly, it has given us a platform to teach discipline, accountability, professionalism, and integrity.

Our passion for sports naturally evolved into a passion for entrepreneurship and mentorship. In 2010, that passion led us to create ATP – All Things Possible Teenpreneurs, a program designed for youth ages 8–15. ATP equips young people with practical entrepreneurial skills, teaching them how to think creatively, act responsibly, and earn income with confidence. “TeenP’s,” as we affectionately call them, learn how to take initiative and operate with maturity beyond their years.

At RTS, everything we do centers on purpose, integrity, transparency, and impact. Whether we are officiating, training, mentoring, or building businesses, our mission remains the same: to serve, inspire, and create opportunities for the next generation.