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2023-2024 TASO ABUSE OF OFFICIALS POLICY
The 2023‑2024 school year will mark the second year for the TASO ABUSE of OFFICIALS POLICY. After reviewing Incident Reports ...![](/.cache/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Controlling-Emotions-Helps-You-Become-Unflappable-1.190x120.q80.m1719501139.cover.jpg)
BECOME UNFLAPPABLE WITH EMOTIONAL CONTROL
by Referee When people say, “There’s no need to get emotional,” that’s probably more true for officials than for the ...![](/.cache/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/A-Johnson.190x120.q80.m1719500306.cover.jpg)
FIRST ALL-BLACK CREW TO UMPIRE RICKWOOD FIELD GAME
by Jason Foster @ByJasonFoster Rickwood Field will see history in multiple ways when the Cardinals take on the Giants on ...![](https://taso.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FB-Laces-800x520.png)
FOOTBALL ANNUAL MEETING AUGUST 2-3, 2024 IN ABILENE, TX
The Football Division Annual Meeting will be held at the Abilene Convention Center in Abilene, TX on August 2‑3, 2024. ...![](https://taso.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TAPPS-Logo-2-800x520.png)
MESSAGE FROM TAPPS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BRYAN BUNSELMEYER
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SELF-EVALUATION IS CRITICAL
Referee.com Having both the ability and willingness to self‑evaluate is critical to becoming a better referee. Whether you do youth, ...![](/.cache/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BB-Plate-Ump.190x120.q80.m1714756837.cover.jpg)
FOUR STEPS TOWARD BEING TRULY GREAT
Let’s assume you are a good umpire, even an exceptional umpire. You do well on association exams and know your ...![](https://taso.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Inside-The-Comeback-Buffalo-vs-Houston-1993-681x512-1-800x520.png)
INSIDE “THE COMEBACK” – BUFFALO VS. HOUSTON 1993
Referee Had the now ubiquitous “Win Probability Chart” been a thing in 1993, the Buffalo Bills and their fans would ...Clinics & Events
Welcome
TASO is an independent organization, providing support, resources and training for Texas high school and middle school sports officials.
With more than 150 local chapters serving 16,000+ members throughout the state, we are one of the largest professional organizations for sports officials in the country.
About Us
TASO works closely with The University Interscholastic League (UIL), the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), the Texas High School Coaches Association, other Coaches Associations, The Texas High School Athletic Directors Association and many other organizations
to ensure fair, challenging and safe athletic competition for Texas high school and middle school student athletes.