Training Corner
One Constant In Times Of Change
Every sports official has ups and downs in their career. This past year, in many parts of the country, the officiating industry itself was...
Sometimes You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
No matter how many games you've worked, whether you're a seasoned veteran or preparing for your first season, there's no way you can know...
Top Free Guide Downloads
Download any of the items listed below absolutely FREE. As an added bonus, you’ll receive valuable weekly tips on successful officiating.
Officiating News
Officiating In Perspective with Barry Mano
Sport-Specific Articles
View All Sport-Specific Article Categories
Cue on Defender to Officiate 3-Pointers
With the game transitioning more and more to outside jump shots and three-point attempts, officials need to focus on three separate but similar areas:
Monitoring defensive players as they...
The Game Of The Century – Notre Dame vs. Michigan State...
In a game that featured number one against number two — Notre Dame vs. Michigan State — college football fans were highly anticipating which...
Get Great Officiating Content Weekly
Subscribe to get the Referee.com Review every week plus periodic free training and special offers on the sports you officiate.
General Officiating
View All General Officiating Categories
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...
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...
