John Higgins Officiating Camp

The 2025 John Higgins Basketball Officiating Instructional Camp(s) are for current college officials at all Divisions who aspire to advance their officiating career.  The goal and objective for every camp is to provide an opportunity for each attendee to advance their officiating career.

Arrive by 4pm on 5/22-Depart after 6pm on 5/26

Classroom sessions begin Friday, 5/23 at 8am

On-Court training focused on Coverage/Mechanics/Game Management on 5/23---Coverage discipline will be emphasized.   (Time TBD)

Each Training & Development Camp Features/Benefits:

• (26) Officials were hired into the COC-MBB Consortium from attending the 2024 John Higgins Basketball Officiating Camps.  Several current staff members received more assignments and higher-level games based off their individual performance at the JHBOC-2024.
• John and his COC-MBB LeadershipTeam—(Gerry Pollard/Eddie Jackson) along with conference administrators and NCAA staff will be attending.
• Experienced and Top-Level Camp Clinicians, including the Top College Officials who are outstanding teachers.
• Combination of high-level training and development, the JHBOC will provide the necessary exposure opportunity to advance your officiating career.
• Top High Level High School & AAU Team Games to officiate. In partnership with Nike EYBL Elite and Section 7 (Arizona) it provides you with the opportunity to showcase your officiating skills. When choosing an instructional camp, focus on the level of play you will be officiating and who is conducting the teaching, training and evaluations!
• Multiple Break-Out Instructional Sessions, inclusive of Video Breakdown/Training Video Evaluation & Q&A Sessions with staff.
• Video/Audio game analysis on multiple games officiated.
• Limited Officials per camp for maximum game evaluation exposure.
• Individual Official Profile developed with our partnership with RefQuest.
• Game Assignments will be available via RefQuest Game Management Platform.
• Each Official will receive an evaluation grade across several key performance areas:
  • Call Accuracy
  • Fitness & Mobility
  • Game Management
  • Player & Bench Decorum
  • etc

Cost: $575.

• A $125 Non-Refundable Deposit is due upon registration to secure your spot.
• Registration Opens Mid-January
• Payment will only be accepted via RefQuest portal.  
• If alternative payment arrangements are necessary, please contact Steve Olson.  Full payment is required prior to the start of each camp.  Payment plans can be arranged.
• Once payment is received you will receive confirmation along with additional information. You will also receive camp communication and other details, including what to expect and pre-camp preparation requirements prior to the camp.

Below are some comments from officials who attended the 2024 John Higgins Basketball Officiating Camps:

• Very well organized. Breakout sessions were great, and the topics covered were informative. All staff was very approachable and open.
• Plenty of topics covered. Observers were all engaged and offered good feedback. Everyone including Higgins made themselves available for conversation. Level of basketball was solid.
• A lot of opportunities to grow! Experiences from different clinicians were a great tool to learn. Thanks!
• The organization, the clinicians were first class, and the basketball was great being paired with the EYBL
• The approach and interactions with senior experienced officials! Don’t think there was a moment I didn’t get a new tool for my tool bag…
• There was never a doubt about the schedule, where and when your game was, the information, access to your games, people (clinicians) who were still on the court, the advanced notice and communication, and enthusiasm from all the people who were there.
• I certainly appreciated the Staff in taking time out of their busy schedule to teach us during classroom sessions, evaluating games as well as the John’s time to watch our games to provide positive feedback
• Professional. Good game flow and organization. Centralized so the staff could watch all games and officials. Good Q&A sessions with great staff and real answers
• The level of play and games to officiate was excellent. It provided an opportunity to officiate potential college players

Contact Information and Questions please contact:

Camp Coordinator: Steve Olson

coaches@elitebaseballprospect.com or steveolson@csaprepstar.com