Mentoring a new official

Sports officials assure that competitive events are played by the rules. When these rules are broken, it is up to referees to ensure that the necessary procedures are enforced. This can be a tall order for a new line judge , since what they learn in the classroom or from a book is very different than a live game. In order to develop proficient officials, mentorship can be an excellent way to...Read more

Getting the Job Done: Female Coaches in Sport

From the recreational level all the way up to high performance athletes, more girls and women are participating in sport than ever before. However, the number of female coaches seen on the playing field has not followed the same trend and it’s not for a lack of talent. Female coaches , or those with the potential, are an untapped resource in the sporting community. Dawn Smyth and Carla Nicholls...Read more