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Are They Back Row? How to Track Volleyball Setters
Officials, Nov 04, 2015

New volleyball officials are challenged to learn how to watch the play as an official. They often played the game o...
Refereeing Soccer: It's All in the Details
Officials, Oct 23, 2015

In competition, athletes strive to be the best. Officials do the same thing when they step foot onto the pitch. Or ...
Clay Target Shooting Gaining Popularity in Minnesota
Officials, Oct 23, 2015

You won’t hear the shrill of a whistle when you are on a Clay Target range. Nor will you see an official in pinstri...
The Most Valuable Page in the Rules Book
Officials, Oct 22, 2015

How many of you have ventured to the fundamentals page in your rules book? It’s the small, printed booklet you rece...
Aiding a Cross Country Runner: What are Officials' Responsibilities?
Officials, Sep 30, 2015

Photo: Waseca County News There have been several stories in recent years from state championship cross country me...
Minnesota League Launches "Thanks a Ref" Campaign
Officials, Sep 25, 2015

The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) is looking to show appreciation for its contest officials. All MS...
How Officials can Learn from Postgame Conferences
Officials, Sep 25, 2015

There have been many articles written about conducting a solid pregame meeting with our fellow officials. The advic...
"I'm Not Ready": How Officials Can Manage Pace of Play
Officials, Sep 25, 2015

Pam stands at the end line with the basketball, trying to hand it to a player for a throw-in. Seconds pass and the ...
NFHS Learning Center Continues Expansion with New Courses
Officials, Sep 15, 2015

Since its launch in January 2007, the NFHS Learning Center (www.NFHSLearn.com) has strived to make the NFHS the natio...
Offseason Exercise: How Much is Too Little, Too Much or Just Right?
Officials, Sep 10, 2015

During the offseason, a lot of officials don’t get the same physical fitness benefits as when working their ful...