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Officiating specific information about nutrition, workouts and injury prevention.
Get a Leg Up and Stretch
According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), flexibility plays a key role in developing optimum performance and recovery. Although it is often...
Jumping Rope for Health
An unparalleled all-around workout, jumping rope
strengthens the heart, muscles and bones, promotes leanness and improves agility, coordination, timing, rhythm and explosive power on both sides...
Get in Game Shape, Stay in Game Shape
Many officials procrastinate until just before the season of the sport they are working to get into “game shape.” That method of thinking can...
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
It is frequently stated that the body is like a racecar — give it the correct fuel, including quality carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats and...
Win the Athlete’s Foot Battle
Aythlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a common problem, especially in athletic populations. But some officials may even be more susceptible to...
The Advantages of Static Stretching
Many individuals involved in sports are familiar with what is known as static stretching. Static stretching is assuming a stationary position and holding it...
NCAA Officials Share Fitness Regimens
Recently, we asked a handful of top NCAA officials from both the men’s and women’s game to share their fitness routines as they prepared...
Dump “Sports Drinks” For Chocolate Milk
As officials, when we give 110 percent on the court or playing field, it is important that we refresh or recover after the contest. Because of its excellent...
Walking as an Offseason Workout
Yogi Berra said, “You observe a lot by watching.” Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare counters, “You gain a lot by walking.”
A good run, a workout on...
Do’s & Don’ts of Pre-Game Warm-Up
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e all know how crucial warming-up is. But few of us really have a framework to implement when it matters the most. Keep in...
A Major League Road to Fitness
“If you slow down, life will stab you on the back,” says Mackie Shilstone. “Disease will find you.”
It’s a strong message delivered to a...
Avoiding In-Season Injuries
By Landon Brandes
In the middle of a season, officials rarely think about injury prevention. But how often has this scenario happened to you? You...
Can You Heal That Aching Heel?
Someone once said that officiating provides the best seat in the house. The only downside is that you have to stand. With all of the...
The Importance of Post-Game Recovery
You've been told time and again to have an on-point warm up routine before every game. Makes sense, right? You want to be properly...
6 Health Benefits of Officiating
Y ou may be familiar with the phrase, “You don’t officiate to get in shape. You get in shape to officiate.” Considering the speed...
CONSISTENCY IS KEY TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
If you’ve officiated any length of time, you’ve had at least one coach urge you to be consistent in your rulings. Translated, that means, “Call everything so it...
Reduce Stress on Fractures
Stress fractures are also known as march fractures because soldiers in boot camp performing marching drills would often get them. They are caused by...
Keeping Your Warmup Routine Hot
Expert Strategies to Keep You Limber and Safe
Decreasing the risk of injury is always a solid reason to not skip a warm up. However,...
Get a Leg Up On this Toe Injury
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ubungual hematoma, or bleeding under the toenail, is a fairly common occurrence among active individuals like sports officials. It can result from repeated minor...
Foot Pain Fixes
In a poll Referee published last year, foot pain was reported by 30 percent of respondents. Feet are as different as the people that...
Apply 5 C’s for Healthy Game and Diet
Managing your diet is like managing a game or match. Game management is constantly emphasized at meetings and camps. Most officials would agree that the those...
Addressing Aging
News bulletin: We’re all aging, and there’s nothing we can do about it. We’ll progressively become slower and less limber. Having left the football...
Dehydration Affects Officials as much as Players
Dehydration is a dangerous side effect of officiating in hot conditions. Dehydration not only dramatically affects performance, but can lead to heat stroke, a...
Resistance Training to Increase Strength and Endurance
Resistance training is a form of exercise that improves strength and endurance along with flexibility. During a resistance training workout, you move your limbs...