This article from Proactive Coaching, written by Mike Morgan of Proactive Coaching LLC, discusses the vital role officials play as "Guardians of the Sport" and the educational impact they have on student athletes. It shares statistics on why officials quit, describes the four roles at any sporting event, and advises spectators to focus on encouraging athletes rather than criticizing officiating.
Introduction
Partnering with Officials, Coaches, Athletes and Parents
Mike Morgan, Proactive Coaching LLC
I have been blessed to have had so many experiences in my short 49 years of life. I have been a principal, vice principal, athletic director, coach, teacher, parent and fan. In college I was a basketball official and in high school, I played three sports a year during my four years. I have coached youth to college level athletes and have found in my journey's that it is all of us collectively, that makes sports what it is today.