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Whether you are rookie, a veteran, or have never blown a whistle, THIS CAMP IS FOR YOU!  Officials who attended last year gained a tremendous amount of knowledge both on and off the court.

Through top flight instruction both in the classroom and on the court, this camp will give you the tools to become a better official. You won’t find another camp in the country that has a better training staff. This year’s main instructors are Ed T. Rush, a former NBA Director of Officials; a former NBA official; and currently involved with officials training for the PAC-10 and the NBA Development League (D-League) and Al Battista, a NBA Evaluator of Officials; the Director of Training and Development for SSOA; and a men’s D1 collegiate basketball official for over 25 years.  In addition, several officials currently working in NCAA Division I, II and III will be on hand as camp clinicians.

It has become apparent that the use of video has revolutionized the officiating industry. Video has become the backbone of teaching, and all aspects of officiating can be taught through its use. We will bring this technology to the classroom. Our classroom training will give you the most in depth instruction that is available. Ask any veteran official, and they will tell you that there is no better way to get better, than to watch and break down video. When you leave this camp, you will know how to do both.

The instruction on the court will be no less impressive. Every game you work will be videotaped. Your games will also be observed by one of our camp clinicians, who will provide both written and verbal feedback. We will also be providing a video breakdown room to review your games. Afterward, you will have your very own copy to keep before you leave.  This year’s camp will be broken into both a HS/Recreation side, and a Collegiate side, which will allow each official to benefit from their particular experience level.  

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Vail at cvail@sasofficials.com or at 571-238-2381.


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