Training Corner
Poise. Pressure. Presence. What It Really Takes.
Every official knows how to blow the whistle and signal a foul. But the best officials bring something more—something you can’t find in the...
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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How to Have a Playoff Mentality On and Off the Field
For those lucky enough to be chosen for postseason assignments, it’s a reward for a job well done during the season. But there can be pitfalls. Most umpires do...
Sideline Officials Cannot Just Wing It
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eferees have a great deal on their plate. Before the opening kickoff they perform organizational duties, and conduct the pregame meeting and onfield tasks...
General Officiating
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When a No-Call is the Best Call
The absence of an official’s whistle has its own characteristic sound — that of continued action. That silence is thought to bring an official further along the line...
Step Up When a Player Goes Down
There’s a scramble for a loose ball. Before the ball is secured, the referee hears a scream. One of the players is lying on the court and...
