Education & Training Resources

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

First Baptist Dallas – Horner Garage | Wicker Gym

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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:

  • Be Mentored? or

  • Mentor a New Official?

Let’s get you started! 

Have You Registered?

  • Know who you are assigned?

Let’s see your assignment! 

Want to get the most out of Mentoring?

  • Tips on how to make this initiative a success for both

Let’s see an overview! 

Would you like to:

  • Be Evaluated and get pointers on how to improve your officiating skills?

Let’s get you started! 

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.

Training Videos & Power Points

Officials Signals

 

Signaling Player Numbers

 

Scorebook PPT