Volleyball News & Announcements

June 4, 2021

TASO VOLLEYBALL 2021 ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

The meeting agenda for the 2021 TASO Volleyball Annual Meeting has been released. The Annual Meeting will be July 9‑10, ...

May 4, 2021

I’M WORKING WITH WHO?

Officiating is never boring, especially when it comes to those we officiate with. Good officials can adjust to their partners ...

May 4, 2021

THE RIGHT WAY TO SHARE AND ACCEPT CRITICISM

Which of the following is defined as “the art, skill or profession of making discriminating judgments”? Sports officiating. Studying texts ...

March 11, 2021

FORMER TASO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JIM BLACKWOOD DIES

A profound loss in the officiating community: former TASO Executive Director. national replay director and WAC/Southland conference supervisor Jim Blackwood ...

March 1, 2021

NO MORE HANDSHAKES DOESN’T MEAN NO MORE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

The “new normal” is one of the many terms we hear repeatedly as the country begins its return to normal ...

March 1, 2021

TASO VOLLEYBALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING RECAP

The TASO Volleyball Board met for their Off‑Season Board meeting in Dallas on February 5‑6, 2021, From Sandra Welch, President:  ...

February 15, 2021

BECOME UNFLAPPABLE WITH EMOTIONAL CONTROL

When people say, “There’s no need to get emotional,” that’s probably more true for officials than for the average person. ...

December 21, 2020

*******FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*******

Richardson, Texas, December 21, 2020 The Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO) has become aware of allegations concerning the Austin LBJ ...

December 4, 2020

****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE****

****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**** December 3, 2020 On the evening of December 3, 2020 another vicious and deliberate assault was inflected ...

December 17, 2020

EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES

By Nate Perry The past five issues of High School Today have addressed the coronavirus’ effects on high school athletics ...

November 23, 2020

TAPPS APPRECIATION LETTER TO TASO VOLLEYBALL

Please click HERE to view the appreciation letter to TASO Volleyball Members from Bryan Bunselmeyer, TAPPS Executive Director. COVID will ...

November 17, 2020

TASO VOLLEYBALL ELECTION RESULTS

The two elections for TASO Volleyball District Director positions have now completed with Kathy Mills winning the District VIII and ...

November 5, 2020

VICTORIA VOLLEYBALL CHAPTER GIVES BACK

The Members of the Victoria Volleyball Chapter donated toys and made a monetary donation at their final chapter meeting/dinner, for the Victoria Police Department’s Blue Santa/Toys for ...

October 30, 2020

TASO THREADS

Members, don’t forget about the TASO Threads Store.  There is a store for each Sports Division.  The on‑line store contains ...

October 16, 2020

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REFEREES: WHAT LANGUAGE DO THEY SPEAK IN MATCHES TO PLAYERS?

Officials at the top level of the game may find themselves having to explain decisions to players from all over ...

August 13, 2020

TASO VOLLEYBALL HONORS DAVID PLAISANCE WITH 2020 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

David Plaisance was recently presented the TASO Volleyball Distinguished Service Award for 2020. David  has been a member of TASO ...