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Uncertainty Fosters a Sense of Purpose
For basketball officials, the 2020-21 season is full of uncertainty. We don't know exactly when we're going to get to work, and what it's...
Confidence Comes from the Rules
Confidence is the key to success
Confidence is the key to success and optimum performance in any endeavor, but confidence is not a genetic mental...
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Flopping for Fouls has Repercussions
The NBA continues to have a real problem with “flopping.” League officials recently levied some fines and penalties for “faking being fouled,” and the rampant problem...
Bunt, Slap and Checked-Swing Quandaries
The photo above provides an interesting conundrum for umpires. While it is just a snapshot, it leads to some intriguing questions and forces us to get into the...
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Maintain the Rhythm of the Game
A game is a kind of dance, with its own unique rhythm. Not completely, but they have similar elements. One team is on offense...
Five Lessons on Leadership
By George Gately
As CEO of a small, nonprofit corporation, my avocation as a soccer referee has been an adventure in learning. What began as...
