Category Archives: The Relationship

There is No Smiling in Officiating

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Rachael Melot

self-a·ware (sĕlf′ə-wâr′) Aware of oneself, including one’s traits, feelings, and behaviors I am a girl.  I wear emotions on my shoulders.  I multi-task.  I am able to take in alot of information at once. I love hot pink, bling and … Continue reading →

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The Shadow of the Transition by Kimberly Hobbs

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Rachael Melot

Today I came across a post that I felt all of you would really enjoy.  I have copied the text here and the link to her page where the original content is posted.  Visit the site. http://www.aaroheeyoga.com/the-shadow-of-the-transition/ “I took a … Continue reading →

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It Only Takes 25 Minutes

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Rachael Melot

It is not very often that I take a day to just relax and recoup. But occasionally one of those days arrives, and today happens to be one of them. So I am doing what so many other people do … Continue reading →

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Young and Eager: Don’t Be Afraid To Be Forgotten

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Rachael Melot

This season I worked a basketball game with a young lady in her late 20’s, one whom I have seen develop as an official over the last decade.  Yes, she started coming to Division I camps in her teens. She … Continue reading →

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A letter to my younger self…

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Rachael Melot

Hey you, I know you are inspired by the commencement address of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, and you feel like the world is your oyster. I see that you’re armed with great work experience, athletic competitiveness, and the inspiration … Continue reading →

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