How to Pass on Your Wisdom
Whether you’ve been officiating for some time or you simply have three more games under your belt than another official, you’re in a...
Keep it Between Us
Some unseen things that go on before, during and after a softball game would really surprise the casual or even rabid fan.
First is...
Breaking a Ball-Hawking Habit
The desire to rubberneck, gawk, stare and gape is often an involuntary behavior. Humans are innately curious and are often attracted to the...
Are Your Bylaws Keeping Up With the Times?
One of the most important documents for your association is the bylaws. Bylaws are rules adopted by an association to manage its affairs...
Big-Small Match-up Awareness
The ballhandler dribbles up the court and, as the lead official, you are working to find the best possible position along the endline to officiate the play....
Arrive and Shine With Good First Impressions
How you enter the arena, stadium, field or other facility says a lot about you. Do you casually stroll in? Are you laughing,...
Improve Your View of the Play
When an article says that using your eyes properly will improve your umpiring skills, your immediate reaction is probably, “No kidding.” But upon...
7 Things You Must Know About Game Contracts
By Alan Goldberger
Game contracts are a part of officiating. Every officiating assignment — at every level — represents a contract or part of...
Start Your Game on the Right Track
Starting the game on the right track helps everyone get off to a smooth start. Starting on a bad note can set the...
48 Timeless Tips
The following "Timeless Tips" were originally targeted at first-year officials, but we believe all officials can benefit from these nuggets of wisdom. Enjoy.
You...
Communication on Cue Is Key
Appropriate communications (ignore, body language, non-verbal signals including whistle and general accepted hand signals and verbal) are used to match level and skill...
Semi-automated offside technology to be used at FIFA World Cup 2022
FIFA has announced that semi-automated offside technology will be used at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar.
Dennis Hennigan to Serve Final Season as ACC Supervisor of Football Officiating
Dennis Hennigan will conclude his service as the ACC Supervisor of Football Officiating following the 2022 season.
Southwest Washington Umpire Teams Up With Great-Grandson
While Setera’s eyes are set on the future, he appreciates the opportunity to umpire with his great-grandfather before heading out of town.
8 Ways to Avoid Perception Issues
It’s always useful to review a few perception issues that can get umpires off on the wrong foot at the start of a contest or create...
Tort Liability for Game Officials
Protecting the safety of players is a substantial responsibility of officials. We are charged with enforcing the rules and many of those rules...
Mike Dean to become Premier League VAR after retiring as referee
Mike Dean will become a dedicated video assistant referee (VAR) following his retirement from refereeing.
Reduce Stress on Fractures
Stress fractures are also known as march fractures because soldiers in boot camp performing marching drills would often get them. They are caused...
Honesty, Integrity Are Keys To a Full Schedule
The ability to grow your schedule is a key component to your development. We all want more games because we associate the number...
San Antonio Home to 103rd NFHS Summer Meeting
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is hosting its 103rd Summer Meeting June 28-July 2 in San Antonio.
USC, UCLA planning to leave Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024
Pac-12 powerhouses USC and UCLA are finalizing discussions to leave the conference for the Big Ten as early as the 2024 athletic season.
Brett Yormark Named Big 12 Commissioner
Yormark succeeds Bob Bowlsby, who announced in April he was stepping away from the Commissioner’s chair after a decade with the Big 12.
How Laura Golden broke barriers as KHSAA’s first female referee
She soon realized she knew just as much as the hecklers. So she decided to prove it, which was unheard of at the...
Rob Manfred says he wants robot umps in MLB by 2024, hints at expansion...
Manfred apparently wants to see the change by the 2024 season, with the possibility of giving managers several challenges during a game.
