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Basketball Referee 101
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Basketball Referee 101

101 Tips to Start, Grow, and Succeed as a Basketball Official From A to Z
Created byHowExpert
Last updated 9/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Basketball Referee

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Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 2h 4m total length

  • Welcome0:16

    Explore 101 tips to start, grow, and succeed as a basketball referee and official, from a to z, presented by Stephen McCauley and narrated by Tom Hess.

  • Why Would You Officiate Basketball4:02

    Officiating basketball combines faith and family with a passion for the game. Experience camaraderie, focus under high stakes, split-second decisions, and extra money through dedicated officiating.

  • Part 1 - The Official Guide to Getting Started as a Referee19:07

    Begin your basketball officiating journey by finding mentors, asking questions, and choosing your level. Gather the uniform and gear, study the NFHS rules and casebooks, and practice mechanics.

  • Part 2 - Bringing Home the (Extra) Bacon as a Basketball Referee18:40

    Leverage officiating as extra income by valuing your worth, negotiating pay with clear contracts, and separating officiating finances while tracking income and expenses for taxes.

  • Part 3 - Working Better Basketball Games and Seeing Your Schedule Grow25:46

    Improve basketball officiating by mastering the rulebook, practicing pregame language, leveraging film and feedback, and building credibility through communication and continuous growth.

  • Part 4 - Paying Your Dues (Figuratively)14:00

    Build relationships with assigners and officials, and stay connected to the officiating community. Manage blocks and schedules thoughtfully to earn respect on and off the court by following unwritten rules.

  • Part 5 - Settle Down Big Timer! You're Not Refereeing on TV Yet12:22

    Learn the path from high school to higher levels of basketball officiating by researching careers, setting goals, choosing leagues, attending camps, and developing mechanics, routines, and a professional mindset.

  • Part 6 - No One Ever Said Officiating Was Easy16:17

    Balance family, work, and officiating by planning, communicating early, and setting consistent blocks, while maintaining professionalism, self-care, and physical readiness for a sustainable basketball officiating career.

  • Part 7 - It's All About the Journey14:06

    Trust the process and stay in shape to officiate well. Cultivate self-awareness, dedication, passion, presence, humility, and strive for the perfect game with cheerleaders, teachers, and honest voices.

Requirements

  • None

Description

• There are many reasons to officiate basketball, but how do you do it?

• Officiating is about the sport, but it is also about the journey. Sure you can do things that are easy in life, but what fun is that? Officiating is just plain hard to do, but the rewards you’ll receive are worth it!

• In this course, you’ll learn what it takes to be an official and how to learn. You can take these tips and use them in any facet of life, but here you’ll learn the true secrets to becoming a great basketball referee.

• What do you do with all that extra income from being a referee? Unfortunately it isn’t as easy as walking away with a check and taking it to the bank, but you can learn to manage your extra income and make it work for you!

• If you want to learn the ins and outs of being a successful referee, start here! Having a mentor and bringing home an extra pay check aren’t the only things you need to know. Use these tips to help you start your journey to success.

About The Expert

Although he wouldn’t be comfortable with the term “expert,” Steven Michaluk is no slouch on the basketball court. With 6 years of on-court experience in high school and 2 years working college basketball, he has proved his worth and is continuing to climb. Steven currently works high school basketball in Virginia and NCAA women’s basketball. Although this course is about his passion in officiating, he has a few others he could write courses about: enjoying time with his wife and dog at home, teaching 5th grade, and playing golf.


Who this course is for:

  • Sport Major

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