Youth sports officials are an essential part of the game. Not only are they working hard to provide a service for your child, but they love the game and want...
Category: Officials
November Rules Coach Spotlight: Meet Trevor!
Happy Basketball Season! The Gold Crown season officially began this weekend with our annual Tip-Off Tournament (see final results) and we're only getting started. This season we are featuring a...
October Rules Coach Spotlight: Meet Monica!
Does it feel like fall yet? Believe it or not, winter is right around the corner which means it’s almost basketball season! This season we are featuring a Rules Coach...
Where have all the officials gone?
Youth sports are in the middle of a crisis. Any idea why? If you said officiating shortage you’re correct. We’ve focused on the state of officiating for the last several...
Dear Parents: An Open Letter From A Rules Coach
Dear Parents, I am a Gold Crown Rules Coach. You call me “Ref” or “Stripes”, which is fine. I am privileged to have the chance to be an official for...