Tag Archives: Referee

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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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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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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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 →

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