| Former men's D-I collegiate basketball official, Don Griffin, worked in the Big West and RMAC Conferences, and has been an NCAA
Division I and II official since 1988. He currently is the supervisor and assignor for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men's
officials.
Don shares his expertise and experience in this video, including the following topics:
- Make your communications ruled-based
- The coach is not an adversary
- Listening is essential
- Talk to players during dead balls
- Show good, strong mechanics
- Build your experience
- See the whole play
- Avoid the "gotcha" call
- Officiate non-basketball plays
- Seek feedback
- Be dependable
- Work your craft
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