The Neutral Zone
Football, Chess, War. 3 separate activities that on the surface could not be more different. One is an ultra-violent, take no prisoners affair. One has over time torn families apart.…
5 Things A Rookie Should Know In Order To Save The Crew
The worst feeling in the world as a rookie official is probably the thought of being the weakest link in the crew. There may be uncertainty due to a lack…
Basics and Proper Use of Penalty Flags
A player has committed an infraction. This player has gained an unfair advantage against their opponent in your area. You reach for your flag to toss it onto the field.…
Using Your Whistle to Communicate Effectively
*TWEEEEEEEEEEET* *TWEET TWEET TWEET TWEET* *TWEET* An official raises their whistle toward their mouth and blows. To the untrained ear, it all sounds the same. What if I told you…
What Kind Of Hustler Are You?
A huge buzz word in the world of sports is the term “hustle”. Merriam-Webster defines the term hustle as a noun that means energetic activity. To hustle means to give…
The 5 Ws of Officiating
As an official, one must process massive amounts of information over the course of a 3-hour contest. Officials must be able to both ingest and digest all inputs from every…
