Live Matches for Learning Opportunities in 2024
Throughout the season, matches will be listed below that you might consider going to watch and observing veteran officials. This can be a great learning opportunity for new and younger officials. Feel free to approach the officials working the matches afterwards and ask questions you might have about things you observed during play. Take your TASO ID card and let the gatekeeper know you are there to observe senior officials. They should allow you into the gym without paying an entrance fee.
2024 New Officials Training Schedule
New official’s training is provided in July to prepare for the upcoming season. There is no cost to participate. While it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for understanding the basics of officiating volleyball. No new official will be given assignments without some demonstration of proficiency in a basic understanding of procedures.
Dates, Times, & Location
July 09 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. First Baptist Dallas Wicker Gym
July 11 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. First Baptist Dallas Wicker Gym
July 23 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. First Baptist Dallas Wicker Gym
July 25 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. First Baptist Dallas Wicker Gym
Wicker Gym is located on the 4th Floor of the Horner Family Center (HFC). For direct access to the Wicker Gym on the HFC 4th floor, park on the 6th floor South.
First Baptist Dallas - Horner Garage|Wicker Gym
Wicker gym is accessible by parking on the 6th Floor South
Parking is FREE. Take a ticket upon arrival. Gates will be open upon exit.
All New Officials are encouraged to attend as many of these training sessions as possible. Officials who have completed their first year through 3rd year are welcome to participate in this training as a refresher.
Mentoring, Evaluations & Testing
Would you like to:
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Be Mentored? or
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Mentor a New Official?
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Know who you are assigned?
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Want to get the most out of Mentoring?
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Tips on how to make this initiative a success for both
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Helpful Articles
Ball Handling
Ball Handling: A Key Skill to Master
Article by Referee.com
R2 Tech|Rotation
Second Referee Techniques for Rotation Recognition
by Steve Thorpe and Wally Hendricks
Volleyball Setters
Are They Back Row? How to Track Volleyball Setters
by Pam Shively via NHFS.org
Pre-Match Safety
Pre-match Safety Responsibilities for Volleyball Officials
by Dianna Moore via NFHS.org
Solid Color Uniform
Solid Color Uniform Jersey
24-page PDF recap of NFHS webinar
(originally presented in .ppt format)
ABCs of Ball Handling
Judging Ball Handling is Easy as ABC
by Corny Galdones
for Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association
Referee Development Program
Ready for Promotion?
Are You Ready for Prime Time?
by Corny Galdone
Uncommon Sense
Common Sense is Uncommon
by Cory Galdone
for Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association
Referee Development Program
Good v. Great
Dare to be Great
by Corny Galdone
Handling Mistakes
Mistakes Happen
by Corny Galdones
for Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association
Referee Development Program
Moving Up the Ladder
Moving Up the Ladder
by Corny Galdone
Cs of Officiating
Officiating is About C’s
by Cory Galdone
for Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association
Referee Development Program
"Ugly" Not Violation
“Ugly” is Not a Ball Handling Violation
by Corny Galdone
for Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association
Referee Development Program
"Why Coaches Yell"
Referee Magazine | April 2018
"Showing Emotions Isn't A Bad Thing"
Referee Magazine | April 2018
Training Materials
Libero
The Libero
77-page PDF of presentation developed by Dan Lawless and revised by Tom Craig, Heart of Texas VB chapter. Originally a Powerpoint presentation.
The Libero Uniform
24-page PDF of the 2016-2017 Libero Uniform Requirements. Originally a Powerpoint presentation.