The GLOA trainers know that becoming a quality lacrosse official is not done just through classroom and field training. Self-study is a huge part of becoming a better official. This page lists every resource that the GLOA trainers, Greg Hite, Gordon Corsetti, Bill Powell, Clyde Allen, Andy Halperin, Jeremy Redmon, and Stuart Smith have created or recommended as beneficial to lacrosse officials of every experience level. If you come across something that you found helpful please let us know so that we can share it here.
Check out these pages for information on Uniforms and Equipment or to view the two man mechanics training PowerPoints on the Presentations page or the videos of these presentations on our Youtube Channel.
Documents
Important documents for USA Lacrosse and GLOA officials are posted here and are available for download.
GLOA Documents
- GLOA Bylaws (revised 3/24/2019)
Arbiter Guides
Pre-Games
Table Information
- GLOA Table Guide (revised 2/14/2020)
- Chief Bench Official Instructions
Rules
- 2020 Boys Youth Rule Book (hard copy and digital)
- 2024 NFHS Rules Changes, Clarifications and Corrections
Charts
Certification Cards
- GLOA Coaches Certification Card
- GLOA PDF Form Fillable Coaches Certification Card (revised 4/15/2023)
- 2024 Word GLOA Playoff Certification Card (see instructions for placing images)
Training Materials
2023 GLOA Game Guide This guide covers two-manand three-man mechanics with game management advice worked into each section. Full-color guide and situations that are specific to Georgia lacrosse included.- Family of Fouls The sheet lays out all of the options an official has when making a call, all the while keeping in mind the essential issue is safety or fairness.
USA Lacrosse Mechanics Manuals
GLOA Observation Program:
- 2024 GLOA Officials Observation Form PDF This is the form used for all GLOA observations. You will need to download Acrobat Reader to use the form.
More information on the program can be found on the Observation Program page.
GLOA Officials Certification Plan
- Plan Outline (PDF). The PDF document above outlines the GLOA Certification Plan and explains how officials move to different levels of certification.
GLOA Three Man Mechanics Training Program
- Three Man Training Program Outline (PDF)
- Three Man Training Request Form (Word)
- US Lacrosse Three Man Mechanics Manual (PDF)
GHSA Documents
Helpful Books, Posts, Talks and Articles
Recorded Presentations
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- Absolutes in Officiating (Jim Carboneau)
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- A, P and Cs of Officiating; Beyond Rules and Mechanics (Richie Tamberino)
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- Effective Communication for Officials (Gary Alabaster)
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- Echo, Mimic or Both: Keys to Effective Crew Communication (Eric Evans)
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- When is a Foul not a Foul (Jason Costello)
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- Down, Set, Whistle: Conducting and Managing the Faceoff (Tom Sutton)
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- Off Ball Officiating (Don Balch)
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- Coach vs Officials: Steel Cage Match or Pillow Fight (Mike Hyland)
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- Philosophy of Officiating (Jim Carboneau)
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- Kevin Forrester Interview (US Lacrosse R Series)
Posts and Articles
- Five Tips for Advancing as a Lacrosse Official (Charlie Obermeyer)
- Always Be Counting: How to Get Your Head in the Game (Gordon Corsetti)
- Correct Application: A Hard Key to Officiating Success (Gordon Corsetti)
- A Big Call is Still Just a Call (Brian Abbott and Paul Ohanian)
- Seven C’s of Lacrosse Officiating (Mike Hyland)
- How Are We Going to Call the Game Today? (Gordon Corsetti)
- Good, Close or Dang! How to Conduct a Stick Check (Greg Hite)
- Officials Off Season Development Plan (Charlie Obermeyer)
- Film Doesn’t Lie: How to watch game film and get better as a referee (Greg HIte)
- Up Your Game: Set your Eyes (Gordon Corsetti)
- Up Your Game: Mental Training (Gordon Corsetti)
- Don’t Learn Safety by Accident (Gordon Corsetti)
- Consistency is Key (Gordon Corsetti)
- 4 C’s of Signals: Clear, Crisp, Consistent and Confident (Greg Hite)
- Correction of Errors (US Lacrosse Men’s Officials Training Group)
- Smart Goals (US Lacrosse Men’s Officials Training Group)
- Understanding the Play On! (Greg HIte)
- Play On Primer (Gordon Corsetti)
- Working with New Officials (Gordon Corsetti)
- Communication – Key Factor in Game Management (Matt Palumb)
- CNOTE Primer (Matt Palumb)
- Safety NEVER Takes a Holiday: Watching the Shooter in 2 and 3 Man Mechanics (Greg Hite)
- Family of Fouls: Using Scaffolding to Teach Penalties to New Officials (Greg Hite)
- Things I learned at Vail LAREDO III (Greg Hite)
- 10 Tips for Effective Game Management (Greg Hite)
- Tips for New(and Old) Officials (Greg Hite)
- Whose Got the Count? (Greg Hite)
- Dead Ball Officiating: “When the ball is dead, be alive! (Greg Hite)
- Now is the Time: Pre-Season Preparation (Greg Hite)
- 9 Inside Tips for Officiating Faceoffs (Charlie Obermayer)
- Simultaneous Fouls (Harold Buck)
- Misapplication of the Rule (Gordon Corsetti)
- Don’t Compound Errors (Steve Hinchey)
- Keep Your Eyes Off the Ball (Gordon Corsetti)
Books
- The Emotional Side of Officiating (Brian Baxter)
- Regular Self Evaluations (Gordon Corsetti)
- Communication: Key Factor in Game Management (Matt Palumb)
- Being a Good Mentor (Matt Palumb)
- Being a Good Mentee (Matt Palumb)
- Essential Communication for Officials (Tim Bohdan)
- Officials Pre-Game Checklist for Success (Gordon Corsetti)
- Advancement Rules: Improving Your Lacrosse Officiating (Gordon Corsetti)
- As They See ‘Em: A Fan’s Travels in the Land of Umpires (Bruce Weber)
- First Dooowwwnnn…and Life to Go! How an Enthusiastic Approach Changed Everything for the Most Colorful Referee in NFL History (Red Cashion)
- Forward Progress: Confession from a Rookie Football Official (Todd Skaggs)
- Inside the Meat Grinder: An NFL Official’s Life in the Trenches (Chad Brown)
- Last Call: Memoirs of a Football Referee (Jerry Markbreit)
- Nobody’s Perfect: Two Men, One Call, and a Game for Baseball History (Armando Galarraga, Jim Joyce)
- Planet of the Umps (Ken Kaiser)
- Successful Sports Officiating (ASEP)
- The Final Call: Hockey Stories from a Legend in Stripes (Kerry Fraser)
- The Worst Call Ever! (Kyle Garlett, Patrick O’Neal)
- Upon Further Review: Controversy in Sports Officiating (Blair Kerkhoff)
- Trends in Concussion Incidence in High School Sports: A Prospective 11-Year Study