Category Archives: The Game

Where is Your Business Plan Now

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Rachael Melot

Don’t forget the plans you set out to follow as you wrote your business plan this summer. If it doesn’t make sense for your career, your advancement, your family, and your life — don’t do it. Now is gut check … Continue reading →

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It Takes Money to Make Money

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Rachael Melot

You may recall a few months ago when I explained my goal of taking control of my financial future for my businesses and my life. As the second post in my series about money, I want to share a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Money, The Game, Uncategorized | Tagged @Ref_writer, Basketball, Mentor, Money, NCAA, NCAAWBB, Officiating, Referees Are Terrible Money Managers, WBB, Women's basketball | 1 Comment

Executive Presence: The “It” People Always Mention

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Rachael Melot

This is a really great article that I believe applies to officials, just like it does to the executive who is also climbing the ladder of success. I couldn’t help but to share it with you. Check out this article … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Gotta Let the Money Go

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Rachael Melot

Like a classroom session I recently taught several referees, I have to tell you that running the business of being a referee is tricky. While we referees are independent contractors hired each year by several people, we don’t feel that … Continue reading →

Posted in Reinventing Yourself, The Game, The Rules, Uncategorized | Tagged 1Timothy, Assignor, Business, Get Your Break, MakeTheMoney, NCAAWBB, Referee, Referees Are Terrible Money Managers | 7 Comments

March Madness: Avoid Work Out Burn Out

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Rachael Melot

In a recent USA Today article, Jim Haney, executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) said: “There’s probably no more intense time of the season than right now. We’re talking about a time period where there’s a … Continue reading →