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Officiating Basketball

Officiating Basketball

Sport Specific Course | Official

Officiating Basketball is designed to assist individuals in becoming a better official and improving the experience for you and the student athletes. The course covers fouls against the ball handler, screening, post play, block/charge, intentional fouls, technical fouls, and a general overview of characteristics that help to make a person a better official. Officiating Basketball provides insight into the mechanics of making a correct call and shows examples of high school games to illustrate when calls should be made.

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Officiating Basketball: Pre-Game

Officiating Basketball: Pre-Game

Sport Specific Course | Official

In basketball a team works together to build camaraderie, to play in sync and work as one. The same must be true for the officials. A crew is only as good as their ability to work in concert, confidently and as a team. This is why the NFHS has developed the course, Pre-Game Conference for Basketball Officials. Of the many tools and resources available to you as an official, the Pre-Game Conference may be among the most valuable. There may be no better way to prepare your crew for the known and unknown situations that take place on and around the court. Learn how to communicate expectations, create synergy and become the best crew you can be. Take the course, Pre-Game Conference for Basketball Officials, available at the NFHS Learning Center.

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Officiating Basketball: Crew of Three

Officiating Basketball: Crew of Three

Sport Specific Course | Official

Though a relatively uncomplicated game to play, basketball can be very challenging to officiate. The NFHS proudly brings you Officiating Basketball - Crew of Three, to help you better understand the intricacies of refereeing the sport and strategies behind making every call and decision on the court. This course will help you develop a better sense of positioning at all times including pre-game, during free-throws and that exciting last second shot. It will guide you through important terminology and outline tactics designed to help you work as a cohesive unit of three. If you officiate interscholastic basketball then you need to take the couse: Officiating Basketball - Crew of Three. Available on NFHSLearn.com

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Elective Course | Coach, Student, Parent, Administrator, Official, Performing Arts

Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the number one cause of death in the United States for student-athletes during exercise. Caused by a structural or electrical problem associated with the heart, Sudden Cardiac Arrest happens when the heart unexpectedly stops beating and pumping blood. This is why the National Federation of State High School Associations, in partnership withSimon’s Heart,has developed the course Sudden Cardiac Arrest. This course will help you learn and recognize the warning signs and symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Also included are guidelines for what to do in the critical moments after an individual suddenly collapses in order to save their life, such as calling 9-1-1, starting chest compressions and sending for an AED. So take the free course, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, available on the NFHS Learning Center.

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Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship

Elective Course | Coach, Student, Parent, Administrator, Official, Performing Arts

Sportsmanship is the foundation for interscholastic sports and activities. In this course, you will learn the definition of sportsmanship and highlights of what good sportsmanship looks and sounds like. Appropriate conduct and behavior will also be discussed, as it is at the core of creating and providing a positive interscholastic experience. Coaches, officials, parents, and fans all have a role in creating a positive environment for young people and understanding those roles is critically important. Do your part in contributing to good sportsmanship in your school and community and take the course “Sportsmanship”, available for free on the NFHS Learning Center.

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Sportsmanship
Fundamentals of Coaching

Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Core Course | Coach, Administrator

This NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course provides a unique student-centered curriculum for interscholastic teacher/coaches, assisting them in creating a healthy and age-appropriate athletic experience that supports the educational mission of our nation's schools. Please check with your state association to see if this course complies with your state requirements. Upon purchase, an individual will have access to the course for one year.

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Fundamentals of Coaching