State By State Independent Contractor Unemployment Resources
State by state, the impact of the recent CARES Act will affect sports officials differently. It is our ultimate goal to provide you...
Appreciating Every Game
It's easy to get caught up in chasing the next assignment, the next postseason opportunity, the next rung on the ladder. But every...
MLS Referee & Assistant Referee of the Year
Drew Fischer is the MLS Referee of the Year and Cory Richardson is the MLS Assistant Referee of the Year.
Give Yourself Some Grace
Think about how many times in your career you received real-time praise from a fan, a coach or a player. Compare that with the number of times...
North Carolina High School Officials to Receive Five-Percent Pay Increase
The NCHSAA board unanimously approved the proposal via a 19-0 vote.
NCAA Issues Public Reprimand to Coastal Carolina
The Division I Baseball Committee issued a public reprimand to Chance Miller for misconduct on June 22.
Kari Seitz Elected to National Soccer HOF
Seitz will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on May 1, 2026, in Frisco, Texas.
Tournament Honoring Eric Cooper Celebrates 5th Year
The fifth annual Eric Cooper Memorial Bowling Tournament was a home run, helping Cooper’s influence live on.
2025 NCAA Field Hockey Championship Umpires
USA Field Hockey and the NCAA have selected individuals to officiate 2025 NCAA Division I, II and III Semifinals and Finals.
What the Best Officials Keep Doing
You received the plum assignment, playoff game or bowl game you’ve always wanted. If your group has a scoring system, perhaps you graded out first at your position....
The Four-Hour Audition
By Brad Tittrington
T
he odds of making it to MLB as a player are infinitesimally small — roughly 0.5% of high school players make...
8 Steps to Better Communication
When it comes to the necessities needed in becoming a successful sports official, the art of conversation might not seem to be high...
Setting the Tone
So much time is spent teaching young officials about rules knowledge, game management, proper mechanics, court coverage and the like. Heck, there are...
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...
Talent Flows When Your Ego Goes
Confidence is not a suggestion when it comes to being good in this avocation. It is at the core of what it takes...
Officials for 112th Grey Cup
The Canadian Football League’s (CFL) top-rated officials during the 2025 worked 112th Grey Cup.
Longtime Official Retires with Call for Better Sportsmanship
“I am hopeful that administrators, coaches and officials can be a team of sorts to ensure that negativity isn’t a part...”
High School Football Referee Shortage Persists Despite Statewide Increases
High school football games are increasingly moving away from traditional Friday night kickoffs to Thursday or Saturday.
Off-Duty Officers Save Referee with CPR
A police officer and firefights both save the life of referee at a youth game in Plano, Tex., with CPR.
Chiefs and RefReps Provide Free Training Flag Football Referees
"Our partnership with RefReps is incredible for the growth of girls FLAG Football throughout Missouri and Kansas."
Dr. Jennifer Kubista of Oregon Named to NFHS Board of Directors
Superintendent of the Central School District in Independence, Oregon, has been named to an at-large position.
Law Firm Launches $2,500 Scholarship for Student Referees and Umpires
A Virginia-based law firm is putting its money where its whistle is, offering a $2,500 scholarship specifically designed for student officials who demonstrate...
Essentials of Game Security
John Locke once wrote, “All mankind … being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty...
Mayhem in Cleveland: Browns vs. Jaguars Dec. 16, 2001
It started out as a feel-good day that would eventually take a serious turn for the worse. There was no way of telling...
Breaking Up With A Partner Is Hard to Do
Cutting off an association with a crewmate or partner may be the most difficult thing an official ever has to do. Even though...