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Being a Crew Chief
By Ike Relacion
September 1st, 2010

The leader of an officiating crew must have certain qualities not characteristic of everyone. Do you have what it takes? Ike Relacion, currently a D1 official and prior ABL basketball official, shares his perspective on what distinguishes the Crew Chief from the others.

You'll find this "essay" filled with ideas that can shape a mature consideration of what one needs to rise above the fray. Hang on for a philosophic look at the job of Referee.

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Every ounce of energy...
By Jeff Kearney and Jacob Tingle
August 31st, 2010

Today, I call upon one of my best friends, Jacob Tingle, a D1 official, to provide insight into why we do what we do. My words appear in normal font color inside while his appear in navy. I think you'll be surprised and impressed by what he had to say about calling his first ever NCAA Tournament game. Two writers for the price of one! Makes you glad you subscribed, doesn't it?
That Certain Something
By Kelly Copeland
August 26th, 2010

We've heard for years from many successful basketball officials about a "certain something"...a sixth sense, if you will, about the game. It is that little difference-maker that differentiates gifted officials from the merely good. What is it? Who has it? And most importantly, can it be taught?

Kelly Copeland explains all. Just click the title to go inside.

Dis & Dat
By Nino Baldacci
August 19th, 2010

Based on his "application" to us, we believe Nino always has a comeback to the abuse and complaints directed at basketball officials. Often, he's hot about the ignorance of the abuser or complainer. Sometimes, emotion erupts during emotional times, called "shooting from the lip." Other times, it's ineptitude, especially if a sports' writer who hasn't done her homework or gets lazy.

He tells us he's gone through his files to give some Dat's to two who Dis'ed officials. It's a golden oldie.

Go inside to get some inside information.

Five G's of Refereeing Basketball
By Del Brantley
August 18th, 2010

Basketball season is just around the corner, a corner named football. I'm getting ready by reading the rulebook and taking rules' tests online.

Travel back memory lane with me to hear a supervisor tell you what's important in his eyes.

For every official, young or old, these five keys are essential to being the best you can be.

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