Recently I was approached by a younger official asking me how he could deal more effectively with other referees who had more experience than he did, but less talent. As a young referee in Texas back in the 1980’s, I could advance to the highest… Read More »What To Do When You Are Less Experienced but More Talented
This page on Texas Football Officials is a good reference. Camps and Clinics (txfbofficials.com)
On behalf of all the dedicated football officials in our area, our own Dave Rittman recently accepted the weekly game ball honors from the hosts of ABC-Local 5 Sports show Friday Night Blitz.
Mark Freund of WHO Sports did a nice story recently about the retirement of Randy Morris of Waverly. I don’t know Randy, but he sure went out in style. https://who13.com/sports/iowa-umpire-leaves-shoes-on-field-after-final-game/amp/
“The DMOA is pleased to announce a formal mentorship program for interested veteran and new basketball and football officials. The program, ‘Each ONE, Bring ONE’, will match veteran officials with inexperienced officials and will include personalized 1:1 discussions on officiating topics, mentoring/encouragement and periodic observation/evaluation/feedback… Read More »Formal Officiating Mentorship Program
A presentation on this topic by Todd Tharp, IHSAA, will take place at the Des Moines Officials Association basketball clinic held at Urbandale High School on June 25. The camp is full, but we are offering “shadow” opportunities for those interested in hearing the presentation,… Read More »Shot Clock – Iowa Adaptations