Successful Sports Officiating

The essential textbook for officials across all sports. Covers all the basics and includes real-life examples to help analyze potential conflicts and practice applying the skills they learn in each chapter. Features a section on conditioning to help referees stay fit and free of injury. And for all those officials aspiring to move up the ranks, there is a special chapter on career development. Geared toward new or inexperienced officials at the high school level, this manual will also be a useful reference tool for experienced referees. Successful Sports Officiating also covers objectives, conduct, communication skills, decision-making skills, time management, legal rights and responsibilities, and business aspects of officiating.