PROGRAM We have an exciting mix of ON DEMAND sessions and LIVE sessions over a three-day event. Se e sp ortsofficiatingsummit.com for detailed speaker biographies.
TUESDAY august 3
All Sessions ON DEMAND at 9:00am Central
GRAND OPENING Anita Ortega, Barry Mano, Welcome Video Montage Welcome to the 2021 NASO Summit @ Home! NASO Chair Anita Ortega and NASO President Barry Mano welcome you.
DOWN 30%: NOW WHAT? Jeff Cluff, Ken Washington, Francine Martin, Matt Fetsch, Paul LaRosa The officiating industry already faced critical shortages. Then, the pandemic hit. Roughly 30% of the nation’s officials opted-out.
SKILLS FOR LIFETIME Josh Berka, Liz Brush, Teresa Dash, Michael Komich, Bob Lade, BJ Ringrose Sports officiating teaches skills for every facet of life. Hear about some of them here from officials all around the country.
REFEREE VOICES: BERT SMITH Hear the first-hand account about a scary night at the NCAAM Elite Eight from referee Bert Smith.
DOORS OPENING WIDER: WOMEN IN OFFICIATING Maia Chaka, Amanda Bender, Kaili Kimura, Kelly Dine, Sara Woods, Dana Pappas
Opportunities continue to increase for women in officiating, but industry challenges remain. Learn from those that navigate it and succeed.
SAY YES TO OFFICIATING: TOOLS YOU CAN USE There is no greater testament to officiating than the stories of the people that do it. Here are some behind-the-scenes looks.
PEAK MENTAL PERFORMANCE: THE POWER OF POSITIVITY Lauren Johnson Expert success coach Lauren Johnson gives you what you need to get beyond the negativity in our industry and be at your best.
WEDNESDAY august 4 ON DEMAND General Sessions: 9:00am Central
WELCOME ALL TO OFFICIATING Robert Smith, Pati Rolf, Joe Fletcher, Anita Ortega “The ole’ boys club” is over. Learn what works best to make sure we give all who are interested in officiating the best chance to succeed.
A mix of general ON DEMAND sessions, ON DEMAND Training Night in America Sport Clinics and LIVE Sport sessions.
TRAINING NIGHT in america ON DEMAND Training Night in America Sport Clinics: 4:00pm Central
Each Sport Clinic has an array of ON DEMAND segments, including video Play Breakdowns, You Make the Call sessions, Personal Stories, Panel sessions, Quick Tips and more. Basketball Penny Davis, Randal Anders, Doug Shows, Rob Rorke, Donnie Eppley, Bo Boroski, Debbie Williamson, Theresia Wynns, John Lozano, Tyler Trimble, Sam Knox, Kerry Donohue, Mark Wunderlich, JD Collins, Jeff Anderson, James Breeding, Ron Groover, Joe Lindsay, Jason Phillips
BaSEBALL Paul Guillie, Scott Taylor, Alex Tosi, David Uyl, Don Umland, Elliot Hopkins, Kyle McNeely, Tom Dolan, Jim Reynolds, Dan Iassogna, Jeff Gosney, Mark Winters
STATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROUNDTABLE
FOOTBALL Shawn Smith, Brandon Cruse, LaShell Nelson, Rich Edwards, Bob Colgate, Robert Faulkens, Brian Michelotti, Laurie Jordan, Jason Nickleby, Larry Smith, Kole Knueppel, Carl Cheffers, Patrick Turner, Greg Wilson, Cravonne Barrett, Alex Kemp, Rod McLain
SOCCER Mark Kadlecik, Paul Tamberino, Greg Barkey, Brian Barlow, John Van de Vaarst, Karen Swanner, John Kipp, Ross Meloan, Alan Kelly, Theresia Wynns, Hanah Shehaiber, Melvin Holmes, Joe Fletcher
Kerwin Urhahn, Jerome Singleton, Stephanie Hauser, Paul Neidig High school sports face unprecedent challenges and unparalleled opportunity. This Executive Director panel gives you insights.
SOFTBALL Paul “Smokey” Edds, Liz Hammerschmidt, Tony Williams, Marty Abezetian, Erin Peterson, Mike Bartling, Bryan Smith, Mike Raynor, Sally Walker, Sandy Searcy, Chiquana Dancy, Dennis Crowe, Susan Eads, Victor Canales, Chris Drumm, Christie Cornwell, Ron Alexander, Cam Ellison, Tom Meyer
VOLLEYBALL Julie Voeck, Ryan MacDowell, Bill Stanley, Bill Thornburgh, Robert Doan, Marcia Alterman, Lindsey Atkinson, Jo Auch, Ellen Townsend, Joan Powell, Allison Cook, Rachael Rodriguez, Steve Thorpe, Devonie McLarty, Kaili Kimura, Ben Goodwin, Tyrone Toloy
PEAK MENTAL PERFORMANCE: BE YOUR BEST Dr. Joel Fish Dr. Joel Fish, renowned sports psychologist, author and lecturer guides you to better performances and improved mental health.
LAW & LIABILITY Alan Goldberger, Don Collins, Drew Smith Officiating-related legal and insurance minefields abound. These experts tackle today’s top issues for officials and officiating leaders.
PEAK MENTAL PERFORMANCE: BOUNCING BACK Justin Su’a We have all had tough games and rough experiences. Expert success coach Justin Su’a teaches you how to bounce back quickly and effectively.
LIVE SESSIONS YOUR CHANCE TO INTERACT WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS. ASK US LIVE: BASKETBALL STAGE: ASK US 1 6:30-7:15pm Central Lisa Mattingly, Mike Eades, Steve Javie
ASK US LIVE: BASEBALL STAGE: ASK US 4 7:30-8:15pm Central Rich Fetchiet, Randy Bruns, Dave Yeast
ASK US LIVE: VOLLEYBALL STAGE: ASK US 2 6:30-7:15pm Central Steve Thorpe, Katy Meyer, Anne Pufahl, Joan Powell
ASK US LIVE: FOOTBALL STAGE: ASK US 1 8:30-9:15pm Central
ASK US LIVE: SOCCER STAGE: ASK US 3 7:30-8:15pm Central Esse Baharmast, Joe Machnik, Howard Webb, Sandra Serafini
Dean Blandino, Mike Pereira ASK US LIVE: SOFTBALL STAGE: ASK US 2
8:30-9:15pm Central Kevin Ryan, Craig Hyde, Megan Buning
THURSDAY august 5
A mix of ON DEMAND general sessions and LIVE general sessions.
ON DEMAND General Sessions: 9:00am Central
THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY Barry Mano, Karissa Niehoff National perspectives on present and future states of officiating. Karissa Niehoff (NFHS Executive Director) & Barry Mano (NASO President).
REFEREE VOICES: MIKE COLBRESE Retired WIAA (Washington) Executive Director Mike Colbrese talks about his time in the state office and his return to the field & court.
NASO AWARDS Jerry Markbreit, Steve Shaw, UMPS CARE Charities 2020-21 NASO Awards recipients
are honored for their tireless work and inspiration. Officiating’s highest honors spotlighted.
WHAT IS THE NEW NORMAL? Jeremy Hernandez, Violet Palmer, Keith Kimble, Greg Burks Rule changes, mechanics changes, procedural changes … so many things in officiating and sports impacted by the pandemic.
PEAK MENTAL PERFORMANCE: SAY LESS, LISTEN MORE Brian Miles Expert success coach Brian Miles
gives you the foundation for better communication, in officiating and in life.
SAY YES TO OFFICIATING: A DOCUMENTARY Garret Daggett, Hanah Shehaiber, Kaili Kimura, Gene Steratore, Jackson Uyl NASO reveals its gift to the industry to help recruit and retain officials. NASO’s investment gives you tools to use!
CLOSING SESSION Anita Ortega, Barry Mano, Rhonda Blanford-Green NASO leadership concludes the 2021 Summit and Colorado leadership sets the stage for the 2022 Summit in Denver!
LIVE SESSIONS
STOP THE ABUSE! 9:00-9:30am Central Brian Barlow Watch this mini-documentary on one of officiating’s most tragic events, then interact with leader of Stop the Abuse!
LAW & LIABILITY LIVE 10:00-10:45am Central Alan Goldberger, Don Collins, Drew Smith It is a minefield out there! This is your chance to get your questions answered by the experts.
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