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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH TOP OFFICIALS, COACHES, AND OTHER EXPERTS

Continuous learning is important today in the officiating world.  Our team believes you have to earn the Right to Be Better Today than you were yesterday and that starts with a commitment to continuous learning. Our team guarantees that each of the teaching insights and information shared within the training platforms we have developed will improve your officiating abilities and set you up for success. Whether you are an up-and-coming high school official with aspirations to officiate at the collegiate level or an experienced college official it is important for you to make a commitment to continuous learning and development.

Meet the Host:
Travis Justice

Travis Justice has had a distinguished career in broadcasting and sports media for nearly 40 years. An award winning broadcaster, Travis dedicated 21 years to television, working in markets: Des Moines, IA, Wausau, WI, and Omaha, NE. Notably, he served as the play-by-play announcer for Creighton Basketball TV games from 2003 to 2012. Currently, he hosts The Morning Rush on the Iowa Sports Radio Network. In addition to his media work, Travis serves as the Director of Business Development and Marketing at MCL Construction, based in Omaha. He has been married to Anjanette for 31 years, and together they have four children.  

Travis Justice.

Guests & Topics Officials asked for

The JHBA team who will be delivering the training are top and accomplished college officials.  They will share both what to do and just as importantly what not to do to improve.

Roger Ayers, Ron Groover, Greg Nixon, Bill Vinovich (NFL Referee), John Gaffney, Kipp Kissinger, Jason Garretson, Doug Shows, Chuck Jones, Tony Padilla, Doug Sirmons, James Breeding, Jeff Anderson, Randy McCall, DeSelle Dean, Pat Adams, and more. In addition, the Make The Right Calls Podcast will have NCAA Head Coaches, Conference Commissioners and NCAA Staff.

The JHBA commissioned a survey of over 1000 college officials, asking them what specific topics you would like to learn more about. Then the JHBA team went to work on developing a training curriculum that will provide insight and guidance to these areas.

‍See the full list of topics to be covered below:

Effective Coach Communication techniques, what to say and not to say.  Coaches, Players, Table Crew.
Handling tough situations during the game.  How to diffuse the issue.
What does it mean to Earn The Right?  Assignments. Post Season Assignments.
How to Separate & Elevate yourself for other officials.
Importance of 100% Professionalism.
Handling multiple conference coordinators.
Game Management.
Advantage/Disadvantage, how to determine.
Pre-Game Must Do’s.
Accountability
What type of camp should you consider attending?
Crew Dynamics and Chemistry.
Player & Bench Decorum.
Determining Illegal vs Incidental Contact.
Importance of Post Season Assignments.
Defining Your Point of Difference.
Importance of Fitness & Mobility.
Importance of Self Evaluation.
Developing a 1-3-5 Year Career path with a set of specific goals.
Balancing Family, Professional career with officiating.
How to separate and ELEVATE your officiating career.
Video and Play review.
How to communicate with Coordinators.

Podcast Lineup

Your membership gives you exclusive access to our industry-insider podcast featuring the officials who are making it happen on the courts. 

Make The Right Calls Greg Nixon

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Greg Nixon shares officiating lessons, military influence, and building trust on the court in this insightful conversation.
32:32 minutes
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Make The Right Calls John Blazek

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A deep dive into basketball officiating, networking, and career growth with NCAA veteran and officiating mentor John Blazek.
39:19 min
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Mastering the Court: Insights from Referee John Gaffney

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Referee John Gaffney shares expertise on game management, work-life balance, and advancing in basketball officiating.
42.01 Minutes
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Elevating Officiating: Insights from Veteran Referee Doug Shows

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Referee Doug Shows shares expertise on professionalism, preparation, and advancing in basketball officiating.
35:06 Mintues
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Gain exclusive access to COC-MBB play analysis on tricky calls, missed calls, and new rules. Also enjoy JHBA Monthly video/audio sessions offering insights, teaching points, and reasoning behind correct or incorrect calls.
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Listen to our industry-insider podcast with the officials making it happen on the courts. Your exclusive access will get you up to speed on everything from managing travel schedules to the best pregame mindset.
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