The Escalating Assault on Sportsmanship
As we wade deeper into the scholastic basketball postseason and ready ourselves for the college
My Elbow Can’t Do That
Here’s a definitive list and update to several key articles regarding everything a scholastic player cannot do — legally — with their elbows!
8 Rules You Might Not Know
Here’s eight of my favorite rules that many officials might not realize are true. See how many you knew already.
The Tower Philosophy
It’s all about application of the rules to maintain balance and fairness.
Take a peek at the underlying philosophy that should guide your officiating style and judgment called the Tower Philosophy.
Flourish With Feedback
Feedback. Ken Blanchard, author of the bestselling book, The One Minute Manager, describes it as
Respect Your Officiating Craft
For the majority of people who don a striped shirt and step onto a basketball
Rule Differences Chart
Whether you are an NCAA basketball official or just a scholastic referee that loves to
27 is the Magic Trail Number
Just when you think your mechanics and court coverage is solid as a rock, you get some interesting feedback that changes your perspective on the game.
Being Correct on Correctable Errors
If you’re an official who has been summoned to the scorer’s table to deal with a problem pertaining to a matter that falls under the heading of Correctable Errors, you should calmly bring to mind 10 words that will assist you in addressing the issue properly.
It’s a Technical Thing
When administering a technical foul do you know: Which technical fouls get charged to the player