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Covering pregame preparation, team-officiating and being the crew chief.
9 Points To Grade Your Officiating Crew
Most people think two teams are required for athletic competition. Officials know better. It takes three — the teams scheduled to take the field or court, plus the team...
Break Time Doesn’t Mean Time Off for Officials
A college football game encompasses 60 minutes of playing time divided into four 15-minute quarters. But those 60 minutes typically require something approaching three...
The Secret of ‘Officiating Up’
“Leading up” has become a common mantra in American business. Many have read the work of University of Pennsylvania professor Michael Useem, who argues...
Picking Up the Pace of Games
One of the great debates in sports these days is how long it takes to play the games. Television has been a great boon...
Professionalism Prevents Disciplinary Action
The best way for an official to address association discipline is to not be disciplined at all. Be a professional. Officials who are professionals...
Understand the Mindsets of your Crew
G
etting the most out of a crew is challenging to say the least. Rather than just expecting everyone to be on the same page,...
Right People, Right Place, Right Time
It takes a special person to be a good assigner. You’ve got to find the right people, send them to the right place and...
9 Characteristics of a Good Mentor
Ask anyone who has “made it” in officiating about the people who have helped them along the way and they will without a doubt have a list of...
The Best Mentoring Tips You May Not Have Heard
Experienced officials are often asked to mentor men and women who are just beginning a career in officiating. It can be a daunting task to take on. Before you agree...
Stabilizing Your Crew
Matt Austin, Louisville, Ky., is a Southeastern Conference football referee who has worked in the league for 10 years. Through a quarter-century of officiating,...
