Those attending receive top-notch instruction from experienced US Lacrosse LAREDO clinicians in 2-person mechanics as well as fundamental game management strategies. Officials are instructed in a classroom setting on the first day and are evaluated on multiple games for the remainder of the clinic. The goal is to make you a more capable and confident official. Registrations and Read More …
As an official, responding to coaches during a game is one specific aspect of overall communication with coaches. Yes, there are rules and procedures in place in the rulebook, but responding to a coach is often more art than science, more dealing with human behavior under stress than applying lacrosse knowledge. In general, officials need Read More …
As the GLOA’s Observation Program progresses this season, there is a common theme that many of the observers are noticing. Officials are “rushing” their calls, either on-field or when reporting penalties to the table. The U.S. Lacrosse (and former GLOA official Gordon Corsetti) posted an excellent article that outlines this problem and some great tips Read More …