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Referee Magazine – May 2022 Preview
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Drumm Beat. Chris Drumm wears many hats when it comes to softball. She excels at all of them.
Keep It Movin’. Solid movement...
Referee Magazine – January 2019 Preview
Referee Magazine - January 2019 Highlights
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Arizona Cracks Down. The Arizona Interscholastic Association is tackling sportsmanship issues in high school sports.
Charity Stripes. NFL...
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 – October 2022 Preview
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Sky Walker. Jabir Walker’s life has taken off, as a skilled teacher, a proud father and husband, a successful NFL official and a...
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 – March 2021 Preview
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Full Court Press. A look at times officials have turned to the judicial system to defend their reputations.
Watching Like a Hawk. Hawk-Eye...
Referee Magazine – July 2022 Preview
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All Figured Out. Kathryn Nesbitt traded skates for a flag. Now she’s working some of soccer’s biggest matches.
Got It in Gear. The...
Referee Magazine – April 2021 Preview
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Blue Genes. Tatem Stoelting’s mom and grandfather found success at the top levels of umpiring. Now, it’s her turn.
Trade Talk. Words and...
Referee Magazine – September 2017 Preview
Referee Magazine - September 2017 Highlights
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All for Von and Von for All. Ten Von Ruedens take to the basketball court.
Know Before You Go....
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 – August 2017 Preview
Referee Magazine - August 2017 Highlights
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Gold Whistle 2017: Ralph Swearngin. The former Georgia High School executive director made high school officiating matter.
About Face....
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 – 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 – August 2021 Preview
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Long Haul. Tom O’Neill’s career reached the highest levels. Now he is stepping away on his own terms.
Jumping Through Hoops. March Madness...
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 – November 2021 Preview
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Family Matters. Carl Cheffers’ dad helped fuel his passion for officiating. Now he’s passing it on to his son.
Back on Track. Moving...
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...
FONZY
By Dan Ronan
major League Baseball umpire Alfonso Márquez was driving April 21, 2005, to an early season game in Tampa, Fla., when he got...
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 – 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 – April 2022 Preview
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All the Way Back. A series of setbacks never slowed down women’s basketball official Michol Murray.
Don’t Choke. How to make sure you’re...
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 – July 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - July 2018 Highlights
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Beyond Mic’d Up. Are officials ready for more of what they say on the field or court to...
Referee Magazine – May 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - May 2018 Highlights
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Heavy Lifting. Mike Defee’s imposing muscles make him physically impressive, but it’s his leadership and mastery of details...