Officiating Philosophy

What to do when an official observes action that may result in a potential ejection? (Note: In this discussion, assume the ejection deliberation is not for a possible fighting ejection. We’ll publish…

What to do when opposing players are talking to each other after a play, and you can’t hear what is being said? Your physical presence is essential. Move toward the players and…

What to do when a player complains about being fouled? Sometimes, players complain about being fouled after they are beat on a play. It’s not uncommon for a player to blame the…

What to do when a head coach asks about a play from a prior game during the pregame conference or complains about the opposing team’s illegal play? Sometimes, during the pregame, a…

Officiating is not black-and-white. There are multiple shades of gray. There is a science to officiating (the rules book and mechanics manual) and there is an art to officiating (judgment). This website…

Before I retired, I worked for a boss who was possibly the best supervisor I’ve worked under in 43 years of drawing a paycheck. He told the company’s employees, “There are lines,…