You are like me. You love the game of basketball! If you didn't, you wouldn't be a member of Officiating . com.

You read our articles to pick up sound advice that will help you improve your game. If you are really dedicated to your advocation, you have probably attended camps. Some officials I know attend numerous camps each summer. That's dedication — and hard work!

Unfortunately, working numerous games during the season and attending camps during the off-season takes its toll on the family. But not this time!

John Koskinen, a longtime official who is now one of the top assignors of Division II and III basketball in the mid Atlantic region, recognized the hardships endured by many officials and their families. He had a solution.

For the past fourteen years, John has been running a clinic that combines a weekend getaway for the family with a vigorous workout for the official. And why not have that clinic in beautiful Wildwood, New Jersey, where John is a summer resident?

A little more about John

John has officiated Division I college basketball for more than twenty years and twice officiated in the NCAA "Sweet Sixteen." He has officiated in The Atlantic Ten, Big East, Northeast,  MAAC, American East, Colonial, Ivy, and Patriot leagues.

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