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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 – 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...
His Plate is Full
By Dan Ronan
Dan Bellino’s phone, email and text messages never seem to stop. His schedule and life are packed full, 24/7/365. He’s been a...
Referee Magazine – February 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - February 2018 Highlights
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Biggest Stories 2017. The stories that mattered in 2017.
World Wide Webb. Howard Webb has participated in some...
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 – December 2022 Preview
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Give Me Five. Ancient wisdom from a Roman emperor and philosopher provides smart guidance to modern-day officials.
Take a Number. You’d be surprised...
Referee Magazine – October 2017 Preview
Referee Magazine - October 2017 Highlights
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Officiating Vette. Excelling at two Division I sports — football and basketball — Terry Anderson spent his officiating career...
Referee Magazine – April 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - April 2018 Highlights
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Crisis. In these contentious times, how do officials handle difficult situations?
‘I’m Still Here.’ Unthinkable tragedy struck his...
Referee Magazine – December 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - December 2018 Highlights
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Not-So-Small Talk. What we say and how we say it can be as important to our success on...
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 – 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 – 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 – July 2017 Preview
Referee Magazine - July 2017 Highlights
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Our Guide for High School Replay. If replay is coming to the lower levels, here's how to do it...
Referee Magazine – September 2022 Preview
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‘What Do You Know About Basketball?’ Officiating with his son, even Final Four referee John Higgins faces abuse on the travel-ball circuit.
In...
Referee Magazine – February 2019 Preview
Referee Magazine - February 2019 Highlights
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Lacrosse Saved My Life. Official Gordon Corsetti shares his story of friendship and survival.
En-Lightning Rules. The NFHS...
Referee Magazine – September 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - September 2018 Highlights
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Just Say No! When it comes to conflicts of interest, perception matters as much as reality.
53 Things...
Referee Magazine – June 2017 Preview
Referee Magazine - June 2017 Highlights
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Call Big. Is there really such a thing as a big call anymore? Find out.
One Strike and You're...
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 – February 2022 Preview
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McCall ’em as He Sees ’em. NCAA Final Four stalwart Randy McCall wasted no time reaching his sport’s pinnacle.
Big Stories 2021. Referee...
Referee Magazine – June 2021 Preview
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They’re Out. All minor league umpires dream of making the big leagues. Unfortunately for most, that dream will never come true.
All the...
SQUAWK BOX
By Dan Ronan
A late May MLB game between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals pointed out the challenges ESPN, Fox and...
Referee Magazine – August 2022 Preview
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Referee Abroad. A program giving soccer referees priceless experiences.
Get Your Mind Right. Top-tier mental performance is achievable if you put your mind...
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.
...
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...