Soccer – 74 Percent – Scoring Chances In the Area
By Carl Schwartz As I’m getting older, I’m learning more and more. I really wish I had known this 30 years ago. If you see an incident in the penalty area and are undecided as to whether to blow the...
View ArticleMay. 2013 Officiating In Perspective with Barry Mano
13 Immutable Laws of Officiating Drawn from his Publisher’s Memo in the May 2013 issue of Referee magazine, Barry Mano identifies 13 Immutable Laws of Officiating — those factors that define courses of...
View ArticleAll Sports – No Hurry, No Worry
Let the Whole Play Happen Before You Call It By Todd Korth Sports officials must understand the game they are working or they’re in for a heap of headaches, right? An official must know everything...
View ArticleBasketball – Five Minutes with Lauren Holtkamp
Holtkamp’s transition from D-League to NBA. Residence: Atlanta Experience: Officiating since 2004, Holtkamp is in her first season as a full-time NBA referee; worked in NBA D-league for the last seven...
View ArticleMay 2015 Officiating In Perspective with Barry Mano
The Summit, July, St. Louis Referee magazine Publisher Barry Mano speaks about the 2015 Sports Officiating Summit — being held July 26-28 in St. Louis — and the Summit Support Organizations (SSOs) that...
View ArticleBaseball – Catch as Catch Can
By George Demetriou Acatch is the act of a fielder getting secure possession in his hand or glove of a ball in flight and firmly holding it. He may not use his cap, protector, pocket or any other part...
View ArticleFeature –‘IT’ Runs in the Family
By Peter Jackel Mariscal siblings Eduardo, Felisha, Alejandro and Apolinar have found success at the highest levels of soccer officiating. Nestled between the San Diego Bay and the scenic splendor of...
View ArticleVolleyball – Line Judge Protocols
Line judges have specific protocols to guide their positioning at the start of the match, during timeouts and when the server takes a position near them during the serving action. During the national...
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Referee Magazine – May 2017 Preview
Referee Magazine – May 2017 Highlights Features Marc of Distinction. Meet Marc Ratner — the respect he has earned for his work in boxing and MMA sets him apart. Be Safe. Learn seven ways to avoid...
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Referee Magazine – May 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine – May 2018 Highlights Features Heavy Lifting. Mike Defee’s imposing muscles make him physically impressive, but it’s his leadership and mastery of details that make him exceptional on...
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Referee Magazine – May 2019 Preview
Features Major Miner. From the dragstrip to the diamond and everywhere else, Jay Miner has lived his life with the pedal to the metal. Tough Enough to Work the Ruck. New York City’s Rucker Park is the...
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