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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...
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...
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Shorten Your Learning Curve
As a young or newer referee works to master the art of officiating, she or he soon finds out that, while the rules are...
Stick to the Plan When Covering Last-Second Shots
Although we might not think of it this way, basketball crews have set plays, just like the teams they officiate. If they don’t, they should. The teams rely...
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53 Things Every Rookie Should Know
1 You learn how to better express yourself so others understand exactly what you mean
2 You’re going to get yelled at.
3 You’re going to...
NCAA Officials Share Fitness Regimens
Recently, we asked a handful of top NCAA officials from both the men’s and women’s game to share their fitness routines as they prepared...
