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Successful Sports Officiating - 0880117486

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Edition: 1
Pages: 184 (Paperback)
Year Published: 08/13/1999
Author: Mano, Referee Enterprises, Inc.
Size: 8.5 x 11
U/M: Each

Item #: 0880117486

Successful Sports Officiating

Successful Sports Officiating Successful Sports Officiating

About the Product

Successful Sports Officiating is the handbook for officials at all levels and across all sports to learn the basic principles of officiating and how to apply them. Written by a team of experts and practitioners in the art and science of officiating, this book guides you in becoming and succeeding as an official.

Endorsed by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO), Successful Sports Officiating covers a broad range of topics, including officiating objectives, conduct, communication skills, decision-making skills, conflict management, fitness and injury prevention, time management, legal rights and responsibilities, business aspects of officiating, and career development. Useful information on officials' organizations and rule book sources is also included to help you build networking relationships and stay up-to-date in your field.

This easy-to-use handbook is based on practical experience to teach you what works and what doesn't. Real-life examples are provided in each chapter for you to analyze potential conflicts and practice applying the skills you learn. You will build and polish your officiating skills, enabling you to make those tough calls in tight games with confidence!

Successful Sports Officiating is a text of the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) whose mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive educational programs and resources for sports officials, coaches, administrators, parents, and athletes for the purpose of improving the sport experience of young people-making it safer, more enjoyable, and more valuable.

About the Editor

Referee is the premier magazine for sports officiating. It began publication in 1976 and is recognized as the leading authority and voice for officials at all levels of sports. The publisher of Referee, Barry Mano was the driving force in the founding of the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) and is a leading spokesperson for officials throughout the country. Referee is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin.

Jerry Grunska serves as editor of Successful Sports Officiating and has over forty years of officiating experience at the high school and college levels. He has coauthored several books on officiating, including The Officials Guide: Football, Take Charge Football Officiating, and Better Football Officiating. He also frequently writes articles for Referee. In addition to Grunska, the following experts in the field of officiating contributed to Successful Sports Officiating: George Selleck, Kay Roof-Steffen, Bill Topp, Mel Narol, Henry Zaborniak, John Poole, Kathleen Poole, and Doug Toole.

Part I: Developing an Officiating Philosophy
Chapter 1. Your Officiating Objectives
Jerry Grunska
Chapter 2. Your Officiating Style
Jerry Grunska
Chapter 3. Goal Setting
George Selleck

Part II: Psychology of Officiating
Chapter 4. Developing Communication Skills
Kay Roof-Steffen
Chapter 5. Developing Decision-Making Skills
Jerry Grunska
Chapter 6. Managing Conflict
Bill Topp

Part III: Personal Fitness for Officials
Chapter 7. Fitness Principles for Officials
Jon Poole and Kathleen Poole
Chapter 8. Developing Your Personal Fitness Plan
Jon Poole, Kathleen Poole, and Doug Toole

Part IV: Managing Professional Responsibilities
Chapter 9. Understanding Your Legal Responsibilities
Mel Narol
Chapter 10. Knowing Your Legal Rights and Business Responsibilities
Mel Narol
Chapter 11. Managing Time
Jerry Grunska

Part V: The Officiating Profession
Chapter 12. Working With Associations
Henry Zaborniak
Chapter 13. Officiating as a Lifetime Career
Henry Zaborniak

Appendix A: NASO Officials' Bill of Rights
Appendix B: Sport-General and Sport-Specific National Officials' Organizations
Appendix C: Rule Book Sources

Words of Praise

"This book has hands-on, authoritative information guaranteed to help you achieve excellence in officiating. It is a must-read!"
Jerry Markbreit
Retired NFL Referee

"It takes more than just knowing the rules to make the grade as an official. Successful Sports Officiating will sharpen your decision-making skills and understanding of the responsibilities of being an official."
Ed Rush
NBA Director of Officiating

"Successful Sports Officiating is a tool that can be used by all officials in every sport. It is a comprehensive look at what it takes to make you a successful referee, umpire, or judge. for any type of competition. It is especially useful for officials just starting out on their officiating careers, as it will help them start out with the right habits."
Julie Ilacqua
Board Member, National Association of Sports Officials
Chairperson, United States Soccer Federation and National Referee Committee

"This officiating guide is an essential resource for any level of referee to get up-to-date information. The broad range of topics covered in this book provides a framework as well as guidance for officials who are regularly faced with making split-second decisions."
Mary Struckhoff
Assistant Executive Director, National Federation of State High School Associations

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