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Level Up Your Umpiring
With the baseball and softball seasons fast approaching, umpires have a prime chance to sharpen their skills, refine their mechanics, and stay updated on...
Referee Teams Up with the NFHS to Upgrade Officials Manuals
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eferee has produced new NFHS manuals with updated graphics and a stronger focus on mechanics, helping you make more accurate calls. Visual representations are...
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Officiating In Perspective with Barry Mano
Sport-Specific Articles
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Tips to Stay Focused During Long Matches
Staying focused as a referee or line judge is of the utmost importance. Whether it’s a tight match or not, first point or last,...
How to Handle a New Crew Member
If you’re used to working on a crew with the same people from week to week, you know that you can quickly reach a...
General Officiating
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9 Characteristics of a Good Mentor
Ask anyone who has “made it” in officiating about the people who have helped them along the way and they will without a doubt have a list of...
How to Pass on Your Wisdom
Whether you’ve been officiating for some time or you simply have three more games under your belt than another official, you’re in a position...
