1. Without Referee’s, It’s Just Recess
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Communication
Without Referee’s, It’s Just Recess

2. Communication Verbal When is it useful? What to talk about?
During a Dead Ball
What to talk about?
Who to talk too
COMMUNICATION - Have you ever seen a game when the officials look out of sync with each other? It is usually the result of poor communication. Communication must be viewed as a two way process. If can be official to official, official to player, official to coach, official to table crew or game administrators.
There are two types of communication. 1st is verbal communication.
Verbal
When is it useful? From the moment you accept the game. This is when you communicate with your assignor, partner and school that you are committed to that game on that night. It is confirming with your partner what time you will arrive at the game site. Upon arrival notify game administrators where you can be located, and when you would like to go to the locker room.
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What to talk about? What to say to control a game, where is the line of what to say to a player?
Live ball - At the spot of the Foul/Violation
FOULS – state the uniform color , #, foul, consequence (ie. “white, 41, block, 2 shots”)
VIOLATIONS – state the violation, consequence (ie. “travel, red ball sideline”)
Dead ball - What has happened in the game so far, what is taking place now, what might take place later in the game.
Double Whistles
Technical Fouls
Double Fouls, Multiple Fouls, False Multiple Fouls
Upgrade Calls
Correctible Error Situations
Preventative Officiating
Getting Rules Right – Officials should understand the rules and their intent. Do not misapply the rules!
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3. Communication Non-Verbal NFHS signals Mechanics (Positioning)
Eye contact
Body language – what is it saying
During Time Outs
COMMUNICATION
Non-Verbal
Non-verbal communication can be your greatest strength or your greatest weakness.
Continually takes place before, during, and after a game
It can occur intentionally or unintentionally and usually reinforces a message.
It is revealed in how you stand, your facial expressions, hand gestures and other visual cues.
Officiating specific Non-verbal communication
NFHS Signals - all signal should be crisp and concise , do not use unapproved signals, do not use “personalized” signals
Mechanics (Positioning) – be where you are supposed to be
Eye Contact - need to have eye contact with partner, coaches, players, table crew
Body Language – What is it saying and to who?
During Time Outs - If the officials are talking during time out be quick, don’t make hand gestures
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4. Dealing With Coaches/Bench Decorum
Allow Coaches to be Emotional in the Moment
Listen
Answer Questions, Not Statements
Simple Acknowledgement
Be Professional
Use NFHS Terms When Giving Explanations
Be Honest
The 3 W’s – Wave, Warn, Whack
DEALING WITH COACHES/BENCH DECORUM
Coaches are allowed to be emotional IN THE MOMENT – Then they need to move on. Officials need to realize what point of view coaches have.
Listen
Answer questions, Not statements
Simple Acknowledgement – In most situations coaches are looking for simple acknowledgement
“Coach, I hear you.” “I/We am/will look(ing) for it. If you say it, you need to follow through on it.
Be Professional – Officials are expected to be calming influences on the game (do not throw gas on the fire).
Use NFHS Terms when giving explanations
Use action words – “Coach, #24 was holding #53’s jersey”
Be honest
Admitting you are wrong - If you missed it, acknowledge it – “Coach, I missed it” (if you find yourself saying this  a lot, you might want to take up another sport).  If you say it won’t happen again it better not!
   Coach has a point - If you’re not sure, acknowledge it – “Coach that was a tough call that could have gone either way”
   Correct Calls - If you’re certain, acknowledge it – “Coach that was one that had to be called”
   Coach wants you to help your partner – “Coach, my partner was right there and had a great look at it.  I trust them to get it right”
The 3 W’s – Wave, Warn, Whack
Each official has their own line that coaches/players are not allowed to cross. We must all find out what works our line is.
IS THIS NEEDED????
Types of Coaches
Dr. Jekyll-Mr. Hyde
Apologizer
Praiser
Intimidator
Divider
Inciter
Bookworm
Inquisitor
Polite Coach
Whiner
Anti-Official Coach
Referee-Coach
Silent Coach
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5. The 3 W’s – Wave Wave Constant Complaining
Distracting the official/crew
Running Commentary
Officiating from the Bench
THE 3 W’s – WAVE
Out of Coaching Box
Constant Complaining – Coach needs to refocus on team
Distracting the official/crew
Running Commentary
Officiating from the Bench
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6. The 3 W’s – Warn Warn Coaches That Distract You From Your Job
Out of the Box Coaching
Disparaging Comments About the Crew/Partner
Challenges Integrity of Crew – Quietly
WARN
Coaches that distract you from your job
Out of the Box – Coaching
Disparaging Comments about the crew/partner – ex. “you gotta help your partner, your partner is killing us tonight,
Challenges Integrity of Crew
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7. The 3 W’s – Whack Whack The 3 P’s
Personal Attacks – “You” statements
Prolonged – Won’t let it go
Profane
Challenges Integrity of Crew – Loudly
Any of the previous W’s
Demonstrative Behavior
Gesturing Calls
WHACK - A T is just another call in a game it is not sending someone to jail for 20 years. In most situations the person is expecting it (as well as the opposing coach and fans)
The 3 P’s
Personal Attacks - “you” statements
Prolonged – Won’t let it go
Profane
Any of the previous W’s
Demonstrative Behavior - Yelling at crew, slamming or kicking objects, “waving off” the crew
Gesturing of Calls
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