LEARNING CENTER: COR ACADEMY-Blog

Regardless of how much experience you have or the awards and accolades you've received, officiating is a craft that requires continuous improvement and a relentless pursuit of excellence

I always tell new officials: Be late. Be needed. Be right. Don’t just chase the next assignment.

No matter how much you contribute to your community or excel on the court, there will always be those who doubt you.

Forget Broadway, forget Netflix, forget whatever else people are binge-watching these days. There’s no drama, no comedy, and no unscripted c

How do you handle blowouts as an official? Have you faced a challenging situation where you had to balance fairness with game flow?

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.

The "Good Cop, Bad Cop" officiating philosophy may have been around for a long time, but it doesn’t belong in modern high school basketball

In our quest to provide meaningful feedback, we believe there is a noteworthy possibility that the player may have flopped

As a basketball official, you must ensure the game runs smoothly, fairly, and safely. You’re trained to focus on mechanics, rules, and...

No matter how experienced or prepared you are, whether it’s the 10th game of the season or the 70th, an off-game is inevitable.

I often hear in officiating associations, "I am just a volunteer; I am not getting paid." This mindset of leaders avoids accountability.

Every third Monday in January, the nation honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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But let's be real—evaluations can sometimes feel like more of a test of politics than of proficiency.

It's time to put yourself in the role of a referee and make a critical decision! Watch the play closely and determine whether it’s a...

Dead ball officiating—or more broadly, staying engaged during lulls or non-primary coverage—is a common challenge for basketball...

Officiating basketball at the high school varsity level is more than a mere job; it is a significant calling.

Officiating spin moves in the post Managing double whistles

Here’s what I’m committed to improving this season:

Some of us have been around long enough to remember the days when we only had two officials, even in college and pro games.