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THINGS NO OFFICIAL HAS EVER ACCOMPLISHED

Referee.com There are a few things that no official has ever accomplished. By fully understanding the following feats cannot be ...

VIDEO MESSAGE FROM TAPPS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BRYAN BUNSELMEYER

Please click HERE To view a video message for all Football Officials from Bryan Bunselmeyer, TAPPS Executive Director.

OFFICIATING TIP

Always mentally rehearse your game/match

OFFICIATING TIP

“Choose wisely what to hear and when to respond”

FOOTBALL SPORTSYOU

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CREW HARMONY LEADS TO BETTER GAMES & MORE FUN

When any game assignment arrives, all sorts of questions usually race through an official’s mind. Who’s playing and where is ...

LESSONS BEYOND THE GAMES

Officiating teaches valuable lessons both on the court or field and off. It’s Worth the Wait “I’ve officiated football and ...

IMPARTIALITY IN ADDRESSING COACHES

I‘m always ill at ease when an official with whom I’m working is on a first‑name basis with a coach. ...

DEALING WITH OBNOXIOUS FANS

Between the lines, sports officials have every right and can take immediate action to eject a player or coach from ...

PROACTIVE OFFICIALS VITAL PART OF EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

In the face of a medical emergency, Dale Wakasugi has simple, yet powerful advice for school administrators: “Do something . ...

YOUR WORDS HAVE RAMIFICATIONS

Your words have ramifications.  In England, a soccer referee was reportedly forced to quit the Premier League after he allegedly ...

WHEN DOES SIDELINE BEHAVIOR CAUSE OFFICIALS TO QUIT?

“I did not like being a referee one bit, and I’m very happy to be done with it. It was ...

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