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Covering pregame preparation, team-officiating and being the crew chief.
5 Tips to Mentor the Next Generation
There may be no more important role for current officials than to be mentors. If the next generation of officials is to become proficient...
Working at a Lower Level
Have you ever worked with an official from a different level? Maybe you are a well-established high school football referee and once in a...
Move from Camp to Classroom
Every serious official has been there: in a classroom, looking at a PowerPoint as a clinician goes over a rule or positioning principle. They’ve made...
Crew Chiefs: Build Your Team
Great crew chiefs are like great leaders because … well, because they are great leaders.
But in officiating, the whole is only as good as the sum of its parts....
Team Works
Most people think two teams are required for an athletic competition. Officials know better. It takes three — the teams scheduled to take the field or court, plus...
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 position...
Welcoming Adversity
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veryone handles nerves and adversity differently.
Some believe if you don’t get at least a little nervous before a big game, you don’t understand the...
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...
Decisions, Not Reactions
Officials are supposed to make decisions based on close observation of plays, not on gut reactions to the action. To do that we must rely...
What it Really Means To Be A Crew Chief
As the crew chief, you’re the maestro on the field or court. That means you have a lot of responsibilities. You must be ready to lead.
Retired NBA referee,...
