Rules Test Tips for Takers and Givers
There are those who argue that a rules test is not the most reliable method of determining an official’s rules knowledge. How much stock you place...
Win the Athlete’s Foot Battle
Aythlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a common problem, especially in athletic populations. But some officials may even be more susceptible...
FIFA Referee Mark Geiger
By his own proud admission, the man is a nerd. Conjure images of that wisp of a kid you remember from high school...
2018 Minor League Baseball Rosters
Triple A
International League
Ryan Additon
Davie, Fla.
Erich Bacchus
Germantown, Md.
John Bacon
Sherrodsville, Ohio
Sean Barber
Lakeland, Fla.
Adam Beck
Winter Springs, Fla.
Blake Carnahan
Crystal River, Fla.
Ryan Clark
McDonough, Ga.
Scott Costello
Barrie, Ontario
Reid Gibbs
Glendale, Ariz.
Eric...
Things No Official Has Ever Accomplished
There are a few things that no official has ever accomplished. By fully understanding the following feats cannot be accomplished, officials will gain a better understanding of how...
2018 Arena Football League Roster
Listed is the 2018 AFL roster of officials with each official’s number, hometown and position.
7 Adam Savoie
Shreveport, La.; R
8 Tom McCabe
Algonquin, Ill.; R
10...
Listen to Everything You Hear
When was the last time you heard someone say, “Consider the source”? That saying has been around for as long as one can remember, but what is...
‘Big Time’ Attitude Is for Small People
By Jeffrey Stern
Virtually every local association or chapter has at least one official who has “made it big,” the member who has worked...
Referee Magazine – July 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - July 2018 Highlights
Features
Beyond Mic’d Up. Are officials ready for more of what they say on the field or court...
Your Toughest call?
What do you call when a runner jumps over an infield grounder as a fielder goes for the ball? Usually that play occurs...
Your Attention Please
T here are many things that might disrupt an official’s concentration during a game. They might be internal or external and could happen...
What is an Oral Contract?
The difference between an oral contract and a written contract is obviously the writing. A contract is simply an offer accepted by another party with the parties...
What to Do If You’re Attacked
Assaults against sports officials are drawing unprecedented attention. Many states have passed legislation designed specifically to protect sports officials from being attacked. More...
Military Intelligence
Bob Delaney, vice president of referee operations and director of officials for the NBA, sees something special in officials with military backgrounds.
Teamwork and...
Refereeing Goalkeepers’ Self-Protection Strategies
Referees must ensure goalkeepers are protected when challenged while making a save. It is not uncommon for a goalkeeper to have both feet off the ground with...
First Action May Not Be the Last
A few seasons ago, a game was stopped six times for instant play reviews. Four stops led to reversals of the onfield call. Two of the reversals...
Referee Magazine – June 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - June 2018 Highlights
Features
The 29 Milestones That Define Officiating. A look at the milestones — both positive and negative —...
Get Great Series: Better by Next Year
If someone told you a they had a way to get better by next year, would you do it no matter what it...
Forgive, But Don’t Forget
We’ve all had one. Or two. Or 102. That moment when stark reality hits and you realize you have just kicked the ever-living...
Bean There, Seen That
When it comes to hit batters, softball umpires don’t have to make the exact same decisions as their baseball counterparts. Beanball wars in...
The ABCs of A-B-A
T he ABCs of A-B-A A rare and challenging play involves a double change of possession, known as an A-B-A play.
In PlayPic A,...
2018 Major League Soccer Roster
Below are the 2018 MLS officials, along with their home state or province, and their first year in that position in the league:
Referees
Fotis...
Nail the Postseason Transition to a Larger Crew
As high school baseball enters the postseason, umpires face a major transition beyond the mere increased intensity of the games. In many states, the arrival of postseason play...