Officiating Philosophy

Dealing With a Mistake

Every official has made a significant error, like blowing an inadvertent whistle, making an incorrect ruling, incorrectly enforcing a foul, or mishandling communication with a coach or player. Maybe a coach blew…

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Victory Formation

The 2024 NFHS Rules Book does not explicitly direct Victory Formation protocol. As with other officiating philosophies, opinions regarding the Victory Formation philosophy range widely. On one end of the spectrum: Regardless…

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Playoff Mentality

Playoffs have begun throughout the country. Here are a few thoughts to consider. Some states augment the crews with extra officials for rehearsal games and for semi-final and championship games. In Colorado,…

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