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Sports Collaboration is a site dedicated to supporting officials in their sports officiating journey.

Check out the Behind the Whistle podcast to hear from various officials about why they officiate and some of the key characteristics that are required by officials. You'll also hear about their own journey and how their passion for their chosen sport has impacted on their lives and careers

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Dec / 2023

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Dec / 2023

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Dec / 2023

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Dec / 2023

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Nov / 2023

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Nov / 2023

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Nov / 2023

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Nov / 2023

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Nov / 2023

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Nov / 2023

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Nov / 2023

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Nov / 2023

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

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Softball Umpire Pregame Preparation: Set Your Crew Up for Success

29 January 2026

Pregame preparation is one of the simplest ways softball umpires can improve game management, crew communication and consistency. Here’s what to cover before the first pitch so everyone is aligned [...]

Bill McCreary: NHL’s Gold Standard Ice Man

27 January 2026

Bill McCreary has a passion for hockey, and it shows. After working three Olympic gold medal games and more Stanley Cup Finals games than any referee in history, he’s leaving [...]

Super Bowl LX Officiating Crew

27 January 2026

Shawn Smith will be the referee. Joining Smith onfield will be Roy Ellison, Eugene Hall, Greg Steed, Dana McKenzie, Julian Mapp, Jason Ledet. The post Super Bowl LX Officiating Crew [...]

Your Inner Voice Is Part of Your Officiating Crew

26 January 2026

Everyone, including officials, must employ self-talk at some point. Is your self-talk positive or negative? Does it enhance or hinder your performance? Does it boost your confidence or diminish it? [...]

NFHS Officials Association Award Recipients

26 January 2026

Eight individuals have been selected as the 2026 recipients of national and section awards by the NFHS Officials Association. The post NFHS Officials Association Award Recipients appeared first on Referee.com. [...]

Seven Kinds of Hustle

25 January 2026

Hustle means different things to different sports officials. Many think of hustle as pure speed, getting from one place to another as fast as possible. That is certainly one type [...]

Sacramento Youth Sports Officials Unruly Spectators

25 January 2026

Unruly spectators present problems for the game. Why Sacramento youth sports officials still show up. The post Sacramento Youth Sports Officials Unruly Spectators appeared first on Referee.com. [...]

Kari Seitz: The Most Decorated Referee in U.S. Soccer History

21 January 2026

With an unmatched resumé of soccer officiating accomplishments, Kari Seitz retired as the most decorated international referee in U.S. Soccer history. From a young age, she showed the grit and [...]

Locked In: Lessons From a Triple-A Crew

20 January 2026

I recently watched a Minor League Baseball crew work a Triple-A game at Coolray Field in Gwinnett, Ga. At that level, you expect professionalism, sharp mechanics and a commitment to [...]

NBA Resumes Having Referees Wear Headsets

20 January 2026

In this phase, referees will wear the earpieces throughout the game, including during live play. The post NBA Resumes Having Referees Wear Headsets appeared first on Referee.com. [...]

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For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

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Officiate American Football?

News and Articles

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

For the Love of the Game, Referee Ron McEwen

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Pima County Sports Hall of Famer Rich Hall on what it’s like to officiate in the NFL

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

Stephanie Frappart: The trailblazing female referee in charge of England v Australia

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