2014 nfhs summer meeting · most commissioners use arbiter to notify officials of assignments....
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“Recruiting Female, Young and Minority Officials”
2014 NFHS Summer Meeting
General Summary Statement: “Word of Mouth” recruiting from current officials is in my opinion the best and most successful way to obtain new officials. Current officials can recruit, mentor, retain and train new officials all at once. Let’s challenge current female, young and minority officials to seek others (new officials) from within their circle of friends and acquaintances whom they feel will participate. Allow them (new officials) to enter into this avocation within a comfort zone made up of friends which will help remove one obstacle from a list of deterrents. Fear of the unknown.
Then begin the overall process of recruiting, retaining and training officials.
“Recruiting Female, Young and Minority Officials”
1. Who would make a good official? 2. What type of character do we seek within the
individual? 3. When is the best time to find them? 4. Where do we start?
Recruiting
Police Officers (People Who Manage Others Daily)
Former Athletes (Who Understand The Game)
People With Good Human Relations Skills
Part-Time Employees (Who Have The Time)
People Who Are Good Decision Makers
Coaches, Teachers, Educators, Etc.
Who would make a good official?
People With Integrity
People With Athletic Values
People Who Are Trustworthy
People Who Are Mentally Tough
People With Good Leadership Abilities
What type of character do we seek within the individual?
When They Are Young Adults
When They Have Schedule Flexibility
When They Are In Good Health
When They Have Regular Job Stability
When They Have A Good Family Environment (Relationship)
When is the best time to find them?
High Schools
Junior Colleges
Universities
Trade Schools
Organizations (State Police Association, State Education Association, Etc.)
Civic Clubs (Jaycees, Kiwanis, Civitan, Lions Club, Etc.)
Church Youth Groups
Military or National Guard
Boys Scouts/Girls Scouts (Older Ages)
Where do we start Looking?
1. New officials need guidance.
2. A mentor can be one of the best people to help instill confidence in new officials.
3. Help young officials wade through the issues of the local association without being harmed. (Politics)
4. Work games with the official and give constructive criticism.
5. Recognize the accomplishments of the official.
Mentoring
Introduce them to fellow officials within local organization.
Identify key leaders to them (Assignor, President, Treasurer)
Identify Potential Mentors to them.
New officials need guidance
Introduce them to the potential mentors already recognized as such.
Encourage the mentor to take the new official under their wing.
Encourage the mentor to have the new official sit with him during meetings.
Encourage the mentor and new official to get together away from the meetings and talk about officiating the sport they work.
A mentor can be one of the best people to help instill confidence in NEW OFFICIALS
Advise the new official to avoid cliques.
Advise the new official to listen and learn about an issue from all sides before taking a side.
Advise the new official not to run for an association office until ready.
Advise the new official to accept all assignments given to him if at all possible.
Advise the new official not to offer gripes or concerns about an assignment unless it is in the best interest of the schools being served.
Help young officials wade through the issues of the local association without being harmed.
(Politics)
Do not be overbearing.
Make sure your comments are worthwhile and pertain to the assignment at hand.
Offer suggestions that help the new official learn how to handle tough situations.
Adjust your game mechanically if the new official gets into the wrong position. Then discuss it later.
Attempt to help the new official be comfortable and relaxed.
Work games with the official and give constructive criticism
As new officials achieve milestones in their career, recognize them for it. (First High School Varsity Game, First Cross Town Rival Game, First Playoff Game, First State Championship Game, etc.)
Recognize the accomplishments of the official
1. The local & state associations should attempt to remove all obstacles hindering the retention of it’s officials.
Retention
Probationary Period Before Allowed To Work a Varsity Game.
Have to complete a minimum number of years to qualify for a game.
Must pay additional fees for extra training.
The local & state associations should attempt to remove all obstacles hindering the retention of it’s officials
1. How long should you stay as an official?
2. When do you know that it is time to retire?
3. If you do not realize it yourself, who needs to inform you?
Longevity/Retirement
How long should you stay as an official?
When do you know that it is time to retire?
If you do not realize it yourself, who needs to inform you?
1. Alabama Peace Officers Association
2. Alabama National Guard
3. Alabama HPERD Association
4. Alabama Junior College System
5. Alabama Member Schools Themselves
6. Alabama Recreation Association
7. Intramural Directors as Officials
8. In State Military Bases
9. Restricted Associations
Potential Sources
1. Motivate them toward serving the community.
2. Establish Relationships which could develop into future partnerships with additional benefits.
3. Promote educational benefits to individuals involved. (Ex: Human Relation Skills)
4. Aim your most extensive efforts toward the young people in these different organizations.
How do we approach these resources?
1. The integrity associated with the avocation of officiating will enhance their organizational pride and reputation within the community.
2. Many new found relationships will be formed in a positive and effective way with others which will increase the desire for increased productivity within the resourced organization.
3. The educational experience gained by all will aid in the future development of the resourced organization.
How do we give back to these resources?
Teamwork as we all know is the key to many successes. We hope that partnering with outside organizations as listed will not only help us gain sports officials but will also help the organizations gain better members or employees. The methods needed to serve both situations are very similar if not the same. The traits learned from one will serve the other and vice versa.
Therefore as individuals within these organizational boundaries, “You Too Can Be Part Of The Game”!!!
Resource Conclusion
“Rick and Bubba” Radio &
TV Celebrities Participate
in Recruiting PSA
Recruiting Officials PSA
Recruiting young,
minority and women
officials Presenter: Francine Martin, Kansas State High School Activities Assoc.
2014 NFHS Summer Meeting – Boston, Mass
Challenge for all State Associations Women
Family and career responsibilities
Move up to next level.
Men see fathers work, girls don’t see mother’s
Officiating.
Minority
Move up quickly if they are any good.
Young
Job, School Responsibilities
Many have trouble accepting criticism.
Want immediate gratification.
Reasons for getting out - Women
Good ole boy system – Reality or Perceived – it is there
Some men are not good mentors for women – one bad experience and they
quit.
HS coaches not accepting of women – don’t feel they can work a men’s game –
even though men are coaching the girls.
Cost
Family issues – Husbands are not supportive. Don’t want to go to games and
hear people yell at spouse.
Women/Minorities – don’t feel they get an even shot.
If they are any good – move up quickly – colleges pay better and some college
assigners tell officials if they are going to work college – don’t work HS.
Who to Recruit
Adult friends or family members
Current or former athletes
Parent’s attending kids games
Co-workers
Officials working adult leagues
Teachers
College Students
Once graduated – need to get them in touch with officials where they get a job.
HS Seniors – KSHSAA program
VB – Husband/Wife teams – way to spend time together.
KSHSAA Initiatives
Strategic Planning Meeting – 2009
The group determined the #1 priority was recruitment, retention and training of
officials.
In 2011 established an Official Advisory Committee
Meet each June
Give recommendations for Executive Board to consider
Membership includes minority, women and a younger official
Awareness Campaign
How to Recruit Officials
Themes:
How about getting back into the game
Make the Right Call
Take Time Out to become and Official
Complete the TEAM – Become an Official
Posters
To YMCA’s, Recreation Departments, Colleges & Universities, HS
Brochures – to schools, available at state tournament sites
Radio Spots – done by Student Advisory Team
Twitter, Facebook
Veteran Official mentor new officials
Themes
High School Senior Official Campaign
Each school was given opportunity to nominate one HS senior boy and girl to
receive a free registration.
Schools submitted names to KSHSAA.
We directly contact the student outlining requirements and asking for a
confirmation form.
When they return the confirmation form we complete the registration.
They will receive all the information sent to officials.
We will identify a mentor in the area they will be living to help them get
started.
Commissioners will be given their names for assignments.
Mentors – HS Senior Program
Must have Excellent skills
Good demeanor
Good communicator
Good listener
Lead by Example.
Grant Opportunities
Leagues or Local Officials Associations can apply for matching grants.
The grants are to be used for the recruitment, retention and training of
officials.
Must provide specifics of the program before it will be funded.
Must have matching grant from League or LOA.
League Commissioners Summit
Unlike most states Kansas does not have a lot of Local Officials Associations.
Training is primarily done by KSHSAA staff and Area Supervisors
Officials are hired by Schools who hire league Commissioners to make
assignments.
Most Commissioners use Arbiter to notify officials of assignments.
KSHSAA has a master account – each league has a sub-group in the account.
Only officials registered with the KSHSAA can be assigned to games in Arbiter.
Schools also have the ability to hire their own officials if they don’t have a
league commissioner.
Summit con’t
In April all League Commissioners were invited to a meeting in which we
covered a variety of issues affecting all commissioners.
Out of that meeting we are working on:
Arbiter training for all commissioners
Observation/Evaluation Programs
Area Supervisors
These are officials selected by KSHSAA staff to help with the training of
officials. They conduct two levels of meetings during each sport season
covering an agenda provided by the KSHSAA sport administrator.
FB – 11
VB – 9
WR – 5
BB – 13
BSB – 5 – only have one meeting
SB – 5 – only have one meeting.
Ejected Coaches
To show support for officials
Any coach at any level (grades 7-12) who is ejected from a contest must
complete the NFHS “Teaching and Modeling Behavior” course prior to
coaching their next event.
Next event defined as the next regularly scheduled day of competition.
Ejected coach should complete a tournament in progress before completing
the course requirement.
School administrator must provide KSHSAA with a copy of the coach’s
certificate proving completion of the online course.
League Commissioners
KSHSAA will provide league commissioners a list of newly registered officials
in each sport prior to the season.
Commissioners will try to set them up with a mentor.
Presentations to Potential Officials
Student Advisory Team put together power point to be used by PE classes and
KSHSAA staff when speaking to potential officials.
Staff presentations
College Classes
High School Classes
Job Fairs
Sport specific college classes
Civic Organizations – Kiwanis, Rotary, Girl Scouts
High School’s offering officiating classes
Student Advisory Team Power Point
Why Be a KSHSAA Official?
• Give back to the game • Stay active in a sport you love • Earn a little spending money • Keep in shape • Work with kids • Learn • Have FUN • Make a difference
Why Be a KSHSAA Official?
The next generation of players
NEEDS
YOU
To keep playing
Wrestling Accomplishments
280 total officials
6 women registered this year.
2 women worked state tournament.
Two women worked a finals match together.
They have earned the respect of the
wrestling coaches.
USA kids wrestling requires officials to be
registered with the KSHSAA to work
their post-season.
Training Opportunities
KSHSAA Rules meetings – in person every other year.
Area Supervisor Meetings
Two levels of meetings
KSHSAA sponsored clinics
Kansas Basketball Officials clinics in conjunction with college clinic.
LOA clinics
Arbiter – NFHS Central Hub – we are a 100% state
