Umpire vs basketball referee

Differences between umpire and basketball referee duties and responsibilities

Umpire example responsibilities.

• Manage conflicts and resolutions between other umpires and coaches/parents.
• Develop leadership and communication skills in relaying calls and mediating arguments.
• Demonstrate professional characteristics when communicating with coaches, players and fellow umpires.
• Provide direction for the safety and regulation of all players according to FIFA rules.

Basketball referee example responsibilities.

• Manage conflicts and resolutions between other umpires and coaches/parents.
• Officiate adult slow pitch softball- in accordance with official ASA guidelines.
• Gain a strong sense of patience, leadership, communication and decision making skills.
• Umpire multiple championship games under intense pressure from the leagues, parents and coaches.
• Show effort and are raised from field umpire to plate umpire for championship games.
• Motivate and encourage youths' individual progress with an emphasis on promoting teamwork and strategic development.
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