Tag Archives: Basketball

Growth Happens Out of Bounds

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Rachael Melot

A referee has many jobs, but the ultimate skill of a great referee is his/her ability to manage the natural conflict between two teams trying to win a basketball game. Continue reading →

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Holly Rowe Wins Me Over

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Rachael Melot

The game is tight. The decisions are tough. The clock is ticking.  The announcers are crucifying your crew.  Ever been there? Continue reading →

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Play The Role You Are Hired to Play

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Rachael Melot

“This referee asked me to print out his paperwork for him and just have it for him at camp to sign.  Another referee emailed me just to tell me he’d been working out and running all summer, like they wanted … Continue reading →

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Last Game of the Season

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Rachael Melot

“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” Shannon L. Alder Lets face it – people do like to talk about referees.  🙂  And while … Continue reading →

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Crew Chief Qualities

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Rachael Melot

This summer I was asked to present on leadership qualities and the qualities of great crew chiefs.  I found this topic to be challenging because I feel like it is the area I struggle with the most.  There are certain … Continue reading →

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