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Covering pregame preparation, team-officiating and being the crew chief.
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....
What the Best Instructors Do Best
Whether we've been officiating for some time, figure ourselves to be seasoned vets or we simply have three more games under our belts than...
Crew Chief: Master These Mindsets
People expect a lot from sports officials. They’re expected to arrive at games on time and prepared. We know they attempt to officiate in a professional manner, be in...
Make the ‘Third Team’ the Best Team
Most people think two teams are required for an athletic competition. Officials know better. It takes three: the two teams scheduled to take the field or court, plus...
I’ve Been Meaning to Say …
We’re used to practicing restraint in conversations with coaches and players, because saying it like it is could cost us our careers. But should...
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...
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...
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,...
Become an Effective Clinician
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...
The 8-Minute Pregame
Arriving to the three-umpire system at various upper levels is the culmination of hard work, preparation and demonstration of the knowledge and skills necessary...
