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Referee Magazine – February 2021 Preview
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80/20 Vision. Sure, basketball is important to NCAA men’s referee Keith Kimble. But that’s only 20 percent.
Head Start. How to develop the...
Referee Magazine – January 2021 Preview
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The Write Rules. Here’s how an idea makes its way into your high school rulebook.
In the Groove. Ron Groover is right where...
Referee Magazine – December 2020 Preview
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Bergie. NFL line judge Jeff Bergman is all business, from the field to the companies he has overseen.
No Argument List. Our chance...
Referee Magazine – November 2020 Preview
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Forever Young. Official, assigner, mentor and trailblazer. Pam Young has been all that and more in a career spanning more than five decades.
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Referee Magazine – October 2020 Preview
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Iowa Takes the Field. All eyes turned to the Hawkeye State as high school sports resumed.
Students Pitch Officiating. University of Wyoming class...
Referee Magazine – September 2020 Preview
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Greg Gibson’s Whole Life. The longtime MLB umpire has ensured that he is insured for a life after baseball.
The Numbers Don’t Add...
Referee Magazine – August 2020 Preview
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NASO at 40. NASO has long stood as the leading advocate for sports officials and the officiating community.
Virtually Overnight. COVID-19 forced officials...
Referee Magazine – July 2020 Preview
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They Stepped Up. Officials doing good deeds.
COVID Tests Kitts. Longtime NCAA hoops official battling back after contracting virus.
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Soccer. Make new officials...
Referee Magazine – June 2020 Preview
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Special Report: High School Game Fees. An in-depth look at varsity game fees from across the country.
From A to ZZZs. Are you...
Referee Magazine – May 2020 Preview
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Assaulted: Now What? Take these steps in the event you are attacked while officiating.
Grade Your Local Association. Use this checklist to see...
Referee Magazine – April 2020 Preview
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Clued In. When it comes to officiating and crossword puzzles, Big Ten referee Dan Capron checks all the boxes.
You Are There: The...
Referee Magazine – March 2020 Preview
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The Spike of Life. Pati Rolf switched from high-level volleyball coach to official and has taken her career to unprecedented heights.
Give It...
Referee Magazine – February 2020 Preview
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Don’t Sell Him Short. Joe Vaszily stands tall in the world of women’s college basketball officiating.
How to Write an Officiating Resume. What...
Referee Magazine – January 2020 Preview
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A Higher Calling. Steve Javie planned to retire somewhere warm after his career as an NBA referee. Then God came calling.
Your Lane....
Referee Magazine – December 2019 Preview
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A Look Back. From catching fly balls to ruling on “The Catch,” Dean Look’s life has been one field of dreams after another.
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Referee Magazine – November 2019 Preview
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‘Reggie the Ref.’ Clever nickname, right? That’s what they call Reggie Smith, highly respected Big 12 Conference referee.
Welcome. Initially engaging new officials...
Referee Magazine – October 2019 Preview
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Q&A: Jim Delany. An exclusive Referee interview with the outgoing Big Ten commissioner.
College Football at 150. Officials deserve to be part of...
Referee Magazine – September 2019 Preview
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Master Full. Hall of Famer June Courteau has left an amazing mark on women’s basketball officiating.
Time to Get It Right. Late in...
Referee Magazine – August 2019 Preview
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Roller Coaster Ride. Officials need to find the right rhythm to keep their lives in balance.
Make Way. NCAA national coordinators hold inaugural...
Referee Magazine – July 2019 Preview
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Why Are You Talking? Communication without a plan can go awry.
Back From the Blindside. An on-field assault didn’t stop Robert Watts from...
Referee Magazine – June 2019 Preview
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Crystal Clear. Crystal Hogan — the lone woman working NCAA D-I men’s basketball — is in her element on the court.
Break Time....
Referee Magazine – May 2019 Preview
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Major Miner. From the dragstrip to the diamond and everywhere else, Jay Miner has lived his life with the pedal to the metal.
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Referee Magazine – April 2019 Preview
Referee Magazine - April 2019 Highlights
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Employee or Independent Contractor? A Pennsylvania case involving lacrosse officials may impact sports officials nationwide.
Stop! Oklahoma soccer...
Referee Magazine – March 2019 Preview
Referee Magazine - March 2019 Highlights
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Forged by Fire. Lisa Jones’ positive view continues to be forged through firefighting and basketball.
I’ll Never Forget....
