It's easy to become an MHSAA Registered Official. The following steps will have you in the middle of the action in no time!.Note: if you are under the age of 18, please visit the page. If you live outside of Michigan and wish to work games in our state, please consult the. Both Legacy and Reciprocal officials must register by mail. Register online by clicking the 'Register Now' button above. You will be given detailed registration instructions and can complete your registration in a matter of minutes.
New Officials (or those not registered the previous school year) must take an Exam and complete a Mechanics Exam if registering for football and/or basketball. The Exams are open-book, and may be taken online, along with viewing the online and the, once you begin registration.
These exams may be accessed by logging in to My MHSAA Officials Services using the Login area found in the upper right corner on any page of the MHSAA Website. Once your registration requirements have been completed, you will receive your Officials ID Number and Sports Rules Books from the MHSAA.
New officials must also complete the. The next step is to be in contact with local approved association leaders in your area. Let them know that you are registered and looking for training/contests to work.
They will be happy to hear from you! These contact persons for and in your area can be found by going to the officials tab and following the links in the left-hand navigation menu. Only one more step is needed to work.
You've got to with the proper attire and equipment. Suggestion - Consider subscribing to local and national publications such as magazine.
Consider joining, the National Association of Sports Officials. Membership offers tremendous resources for sports officiating information, training and education.
If you have an email address on file with the MHSAA, but don't know your password, use this form. If you are a returning official but you do not have an email address on file, please contact Laura Roberts at the MHSAA by or by telephone. Once your information is processed by our staff, you will have the ability to renew or amend your registration, update your contact information, view your ratings, watch a Rules Meeting video, search the Officials Directory, and perform other functions in a password-protected environment. The MHSAA is pleased to announce its new! We are excited to offer this new medium as an expansion of our many seminars, camps and clinics to offer the most pertinent and valuable resources an official can have: case plays from actual game situations. While the library is limited at this time, we wanted to call your attention to this exciting new endeavor.
Refer to this page frequently (from 'Officials Video Training' on the nav bar at left) as the library grows to include more sports, and more clips within each sport. In time, it is our goal to allow you - officials, assignors and approved associations - to submit videos. Stay tuned for further news on the development of this page! Mentor Official Dan Grooms Legacy Officials Robbie Grooms, John Hull Robbie Grooms - Williamston HS, 2016 2-year Football Official Played: Football, Baseball 'Football officiating has allowed me to become more involved with football beyond just playing so that I can be a part of the game for years to come. I have also learned how to better communicate with people.'
John Hull - Williamston HS, 2016 2-year Football Official Played: Football, Track 'It has facilitated my understanding the rule of the game and the philosophy of how and when rules are enforced. It has also taught me about handling tough situations.'
Dan Grooms 16-year Football Official 'Football officiating is a way to give back to a sport that has opened up a lot of opportunities for me over the years.' Mentor Official Roark Pargeon (center) Legacy Officials Cole Verrett (left), Jordan Anderson, Michael Belinsky Jr. (not pictured) Cole Verrett - Bear Lake HS, 2016 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country Jordan Anderson - Bear Lake HS, 2016 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Cross Country, Track Michael Belinsky Jr. Bear Lake HS, 2016 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Cross Country, Track 'I like getting to see the game differently and learning more about the game.' Roark Pargeon 15-year Football and Basketball Official 'The Legacy Program allows players and non-players an opportunity to gain knowledge of a game they love from another perspective.
When I see the values important to other areas of life being taught on the floor and in huddles, it warms the heart.' Mentor Official Steve Shutich (left) Legacy Official Ryan Johnston Ryan Johnston - East Grand Rapids HS, 2015 1-year Wrestling Official Played: Wrestling, Football, Baseball 'There is something about putting on the stripes and being able to reward kids when they work hard and succeed. As an official the most rewarding aspect is being able to uphold the integrity of the game.
It is extremely rewarding for me and, after all, being the official means you have the best seat in the house!' Steve Shutich 24-year Football and Wrestling Official 'I officiated one of Ryan's matches and after the contest he was talking about officials in general. He thought the differences between officials seemed unusual so I challenged him and told said, 'We could use young officials like you!'
His response was, 'How do I get involved?' It was a great response, as I am one of the board members of a local wrestling association. I think he was shocked as to how quickly I had him registered and working.' L to R: Legacy Officials Courtney LeSarge and Makayla Spearman; Mentor Officials Kaitlin Kubiskey and David Smeltzer Courtney LeSarge - Onekama HS, 2016 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Softball 'This is a great learning experience. I've learned more about the game than I ever thought I would.'
Makayla Spearman - Onekama HS, 2017 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Track 'I've always wanted to be a referee so starting the journey is a real treat. I love learning and working with the student-athletes.' Kaitlin Kubiskey 2-year Basketball Official 'My favorite aspects of officiating are learning more about the game, seeing how the teams progress through the year, and watching the players have fun.' David Smeltzer 4-year Basketball Official 'My favorite aspect of officiating has to be the opportunity to interact with, not just the athletes, but the coaches and other officials.' Mentor Official Matt Fields Legacy Officials Riley Magiera, Grant Koehler Riley Magiera - Kingston HS, 2016 Football Official Played: Football, Basketball, Track 'I enjoy being able to watch other people play football and being able to make the calls that can determine the games.' Grant Koehler - Kingston HS, 2017 Football Official Played: Football, Basketball, Baseball Matt Fields 2-year Football and Wrestling Official 'I enjoy having the opportunity to stay active in the sports that I love while also watching the next generation of young men and women demonstrate their love and passions for the same sports I enjoyed growing up.
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I have worked with Grant and Riley as a teacher, coach and now mentor official for the past 5-6 years. It has been an honor and a privilege to watch them grow and mature as a young men.' Mentor Official Jan Veliquette Legacy Official Ezekiel Harcey Exekiel Harcey - Home-Schooled, 2018 1-year Football Official Played: Basketball and Baseball 'I enjoy being part of the kids' lives and making it possible for them to play the games. This is also a chance for me to give back to local communities, schools and athletic programs.' Jan Veliquette 27-year Football and Basketball Official 'Ezekiel taking and passing the online officials exam was memorable for me before he even stepped on the field. His attitude and willingness to ask questions and improve is impressive.
He also reminds me to wear my down marker, which I tend to forget.' Mentor Official Larry Rospierski (right) Legacy Official Jeremy Ward Jeremy Ward - Cadillac HS, 2016 1-year Basketball Official Played: Football, Basketball 'I love sports in general and having played basketball, it provided me the opportunity to officiate in the Legacy Program.' Larry Rospierski 19-year Baseball, Softball, Football, Basketball 'I enjoy being a part of the games that I have either played or coached, and making a difference in the players' lives. I am convinced that organized sports add structure and discipline to a student’s life, helping to mold a well-rounded individual and adopt a sense of fairness and sportsmanship. Jeremy is an intelligent student of the game and adapts well. He listens, learns and has shown to be a genuine asset to the officiating regime.'
Mentor Official Jack Miles (center) Legacy Officials Brennen Lambing (left), Austin Smith, Lauren Weiss (left), Jaclyn Komar Lauren Weiss - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2016 1-year Baseball, Softball Official Played: Basketball, Track, Cross Country 'It allows you to be outside, stay active, and involved with kids. I have a passion for sports.' Austin Smith - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2016 1-year Baseball Official Played: Baseball 'I like being able to keep in touch with sports.' Jaclyn Komar - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2017 1-year Softball Official Played: Softball, Basketball, Volleyball 'I keeps me involved in athletics and I like being around the kids.' Brennen Lambing - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2018 1-year Baseball Official Played: Baseball, Basketball, Football 'I like staying in the sport even when not playing.' Jack Miles 17-year Baseball, Football and Basketball Official 'Officials generally love the sport and are community-oriented and love to give back to the games. In 2016, I mentored nine legacy officials as umpires who ended up with subvarsity schedules with help from LakeVille AD Drew Johnson.
We also started an officiating class for baseball, football and basketball.' Mentor Official Jack Miles (left) Legacy Officials Jalen French Jalen French - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2016 1-year Baseball Official Played: Basketball, Football, Track 'You understand a sport much more when you are officiating. Making judgement calls, seeing the play as it happens from a different viewpoint. I also like staying close to the game.' Jack Miles 17-year Baseball, Football and Basketball Official 'Officials generally love the sport and are community-oriented and love to give back to the games. In 2016, I mentored nine legacy officials as umpires who ended up with subvarsity schedules with help from LakeVille AD Drew Johnson.
We also started an officiating class for baseball, football and basketball.' Mentor Official Eric Wills Sr. (right) Legacy Officials Kevin McKerr Kevin McKerr - Lansing Catholic HS, 2017 1-year Basketball Official Played: Football, Lacrosse Eric Wills Sr.
36-year Basketball and Football Official 'The highlight of mentoring was bringing my sons along in basketball and football. Now that they are accomplished officials in their own right, it has been a pleasure to work with another new official, Kevin McKerr.' 'Staying involved in sports I love is important; I enjoy the challenge of staying physically viable to officiate and the camaraderie with fellow officials.' Mentor Official Andrew Morgan (right) Legacy Official Mark Petrie Andrew Morgan - Marquette HS, 2017 1-year Volleyball Official Played: Football, Basketball, Baseball 'I really like just officiating the game in general. I love to play volleyball and it’s quite fun to officiate as well.'
Mark Petrie 13-year Volleyball Official 'I officiate to give back to the community that has given me so much. My favorite aspect is a toss-up; watching the girls improve through the season, or seeing their joyous celebration after a spectacular play.
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AJ is a pleasure to work with and will be a very good official. He is poised and composed.' Legacy Official Austin White Mentor Official Christopher Catenaro Austin White - L'Anse Creuse HS, 2017 5-year Baseball Official 'I love being part of the game from a different standpoint.
Officiating has given me a great sense of leadership and maturity that I couldn't have learned anywhere else.' Christopher Catenaro 12-year Football, Basketball, Baseball Official 'Watching Austin grow as an umpire these last two years has been memorable. I'm excited to see what the future will bring to this young man in officiating.' Legacy Officials D.J. Daniels, Brandon Messing, Trent Petri, Mentor Official Matt Fields DJ Daniels - Caro HS, 2019 1-year Football, Wrestling Official Played: Football, Wrestling 'I love watching kids play hard and learn about the sport they are playing. It also helps me see the game from another point of view and understand why veteran officials make the calls they do.' Brandon Messing - Caro HS, 2019 1-year Football Official Played: Football, Wrestling 'I enjoy seeing the other aspect of the game, the side not many get to see.
The intricacy of how the game runs and how officials keep it running smoothly.' Trent Petri - Caro HS, 2018 1-year FootballOfficial Played: Football 'My favorite part of officiating is being on the field again, especially since this was my last year playing.' Legacy Official Hunter James, Mentor Official Matt Fields, and Legacy Official Mason Deblois Mason DeBlois - Kingston HS, 2019 1-year Football Official Played: Baseball, Football, Powerlifting 'I love being the guy who makes the calls. Doing this makes me more interested in the sport and I'd love to do this for many years.' Hunter James - Kingston HS, 2019 1-year Football & Basketball Official Played: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Track 'I love being able to officiate sports that I have played.
It also teaches me more about the game while I am an active athlete.' Matt Fields 5-year Football, Wrestling and Track Official 'This year I was able to work with five legacy officials. What made this really special for me was that all five legacy officials were former and current players for me on the football teams that I have coached. One memorable experience for me was calling Hunter from the hospital after the birth of my son this fall.
I needed someone to cover the games I was scheduled to work the following day and I had confidence that he would get the job done. Hunter did an outstanding job refereeing those games in my absence.' Legacy Official Tim Petroelje Mentor Official Lynn Benedict Tim petroelje - Byron Center HS, 2019 1-year Basketball Official 3-year Little League Baseball Umpire Played: Football, Basketball 'Officiating keeps me involved in sports, and I want to keep improving as an official. I enjoy showing others what being involved and contributing/giving back can look like. ' Dan Grooms 25-year Football, Basketball, Softball Official 'I enjoy being a member of a fraternity, a 'family' of men and women who respect and admire the work and dedication athletes, coaches, teachers, and parents give to their sport. In addition, having the opportunity to work and become friends with individuals who represent all of society, without the barriers of differences in each of us.
There is never a better moment then seeing an athlete rejoice in their individual or team’s accomplishment while being humble and respectful to opponents. Legacy Official Jayden O'Hagan Mentor Official John O'Hagan Jayden O'Hagan - Manistee HS, 2019 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Baseball, Golf 'I get to officiate with my dad. We love sports, so working games together has been a lot of fun. I love going to all the different games.' John O'Hagan 33-year Basketball Official 'Officiating allows me to stay in the game and give back to the community. I enjoy the challenge that comes with officiating high school sports. Working with my son, I've seen the growth in his first year and couldn't be more proud.
He keeps my partner and me on our toes, as he is always 'evaluating' us when he is not officiating. Getting compliments on my son's performance puts a smile on my face.' Legacy Officials Samantha Dunn, Katie Brown, Sarah Dawson, Hanna Purdy Mentor Official Tim Frosch Samantha Dunn - Jonesville HS, 2018 1-year Basketball Official Played: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball 'I enjoy interacting with kids. A lot of them are playing the sport for the first time, so it's fun to have an opportunity to help teach them the rules.
I also enjoy the teamwork among officials. All officials are on the same team during the game, and it is great to see each other making good calls and being able to trust and rely on one another.' Katie Brown - Jonesville HS, 2018 1-year Basketball Official Played: Soccer, Basketball 'I love learning more about the game of basketball because it helps me as an official and player. I like to ref little boys and girls because I can teach them new things, help them become better players and encourage them to become better sports.
Finally, I like stepping out of my comfort zone and becoming more assertive.' Sarah Dawson - Jonesville HS, 2018 1-year Basketball Official Played: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball 'I like reffing youth tournaments and having the ability to teach those kids the rules.' Hanna Purdy - Jonesville HS, 2018 1-year Volleyball Official Played: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball 'My favorite aspects of officiating are staying in touch with the sports I love and learning about the sports in a new way.' Tim Frosch 15-year Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Softball Official 'These young ladies work very hard to learn the duties, rules, and mechanics of their sports. They have a great future in officiating, and the MHSAA is gaining four fantastic officials.'
It's easy to become an MHSAA Registered Official. The following steps will have you in the middle of the action in no time!.Note: if you are under the age of 18, please visit the page.
If you live outside of Michigan and wish to work games in our state, please consult the. Both Legacy and Reciprocal officials must register by mail. Register online by clicking the 'Register Now' button above. You will be given detailed registration instructions and can complete your registration in a matter of minutes. New Officials (or those not registered the previous school year) must take an Exam and complete a Mechanics Exam if registering for football and/or basketball.
The Exams are open-book, and may be taken online, along with viewing the online and the, once you begin registration. These exams may be accessed by logging in to My MHSAA Officials Services using the Login area found in the upper right corner on any page of the MHSAA Website. Once your registration requirements have been completed, you will receive your Officials ID Number and Sports Rules Books from the MHSAA. New officials must also complete the. The next step is to be in contact with local approved association leaders in your area. Let them know that you are registered and looking for training/contests to work. They will be happy to hear from you!
These contact persons for and in your area can be found by going to the officials tab and following the links in the left-hand navigation menu. Only one more step is needed to work. You've got to with the proper attire and equipment. Suggestion - Consider subscribing to local and national publications such as magazine.
Consider joining, the National Association of Sports Officials. Membership offers tremendous resources for sports officiating information, training and education. If you have an email address on file with the MHSAA, but don't know your password, use this form. If you are a returning official but you do not have an email address on file, please contact Laura Roberts at the MHSAA by or by telephone.
Once your information is processed by our staff, you will have the ability to renew or amend your registration, update your contact information, view your ratings, watch a Rules Meeting video, search the Officials Directory, and perform other functions in a password-protected environment. The MHSAA is pleased to announce its new! We are excited to offer this new medium as an expansion of our many seminars, camps and clinics to offer the most pertinent and valuable resources an official can have: case plays from actual game situations. While the library is limited at this time, we wanted to call your attention to this exciting new endeavor. Refer to this page frequently (from 'Officials Video Training' on the nav bar at left) as the library grows to include more sports, and more clips within each sport.
In time, it is our goal to allow you - officials, assignors and approved associations - to submit videos. Stay tuned for further news on the development of this page! Mentor Official Dan Grooms Legacy Officials Robbie Grooms, John Hull Robbie Grooms - Williamston HS, 2016 2-year Football Official Played: Football, Baseball 'Football officiating has allowed me to become more involved with football beyond just playing so that I can be a part of the game for years to come.
I have also learned how to better communicate with people.' John Hull - Williamston HS, 2016 2-year Football Official Played: Football, Track 'It has facilitated my understanding the rule of the game and the philosophy of how and when rules are enforced. It has also taught me about handling tough situations.' Dan Grooms 16-year Football Official 'Football officiating is a way to give back to a sport that has opened up a lot of opportunities for me over the years.' Mentor Official Roark Pargeon (center) Legacy Officials Cole Verrett (left), Jordan Anderson, Michael Belinsky Jr.
(not pictured) Cole Verrett - Bear Lake HS, 2016 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country Jordan Anderson - Bear Lake HS, 2016 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Cross Country, Track Michael Belinsky Jr. Bear Lake HS, 2016 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Cross Country, Track 'I like getting to see the game differently and learning more about the game.' Roark Pargeon 15-year Football and Basketball Official 'The Legacy Program allows players and non-players an opportunity to gain knowledge of a game they love from another perspective. When I see the values important to other areas of life being taught on the floor and in huddles, it warms the heart.'
Mentor Official Steve Shutich (left) Legacy Official Ryan Johnston Ryan Johnston - East Grand Rapids HS, 2015 1-year Wrestling Official Played: Wrestling, Football, Baseball 'There is something about putting on the stripes and being able to reward kids when they work hard and succeed. As an official the most rewarding aspect is being able to uphold the integrity of the game. It is extremely rewarding for me and, after all, being the official means you have the best seat in the house!' Steve Shutich 24-year Football and Wrestling Official 'I officiated one of Ryan's matches and after the contest he was talking about officials in general. He thought the differences between officials seemed unusual so I challenged him and told said, 'We could use young officials like you!' His response was, 'How do I get involved?' It was a great response, as I am one of the board members of a local wrestling association.
I think he was shocked as to how quickly I had him registered and working.' L to R: Legacy Officials Courtney LeSarge and Makayla Spearman; Mentor Officials Kaitlin Kubiskey and David Smeltzer Courtney LeSarge - Onekama HS, 2016 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Softball 'This is a great learning experience. I've learned more about the game than I ever thought I would.' Makayla Spearman - Onekama HS, 2017 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Track 'I've always wanted to be a referee so starting the journey is a real treat. I love learning and working with the student-athletes.' Kaitlin Kubiskey 2-year Basketball Official 'My favorite aspects of officiating are learning more about the game, seeing how the teams progress through the year, and watching the players have fun.'
David Smeltzer 4-year Basketball Official 'My favorite aspect of officiating has to be the opportunity to interact with, not just the athletes, but the coaches and other officials.' Mentor Official Matt Fields Legacy Officials Riley Magiera, Grant Koehler Riley Magiera - Kingston HS, 2016 Football Official Played: Football, Basketball, Track 'I enjoy being able to watch other people play football and being able to make the calls that can determine the games.' Grant Koehler - Kingston HS, 2017 Football Official Played: Football, Basketball, Baseball Matt Fields 2-year Football and Wrestling Official 'I enjoy having the opportunity to stay active in the sports that I love while also watching the next generation of young men and women demonstrate their love and passions for the same sports I enjoyed growing up. I have worked with Grant and Riley as a teacher, coach and now mentor official for the past 5-6 years. It has been an honor and a privilege to watch them grow and mature as a young men.'
Mentor Official Jan Veliquette Legacy Official Ezekiel Harcey Exekiel Harcey - Home-Schooled, 2018 1-year Football Official Played: Basketball and Baseball 'I enjoy being part of the kids' lives and making it possible for them to play the games. This is also a chance for me to give back to local communities, schools and athletic programs.' Jan Veliquette 27-year Football and Basketball Official 'Ezekiel taking and passing the online officials exam was memorable for me before he even stepped on the field. His attitude and willingness to ask questions and improve is impressive. He also reminds me to wear my down marker, which I tend to forget.' Mentor Official Larry Rospierski (right) Legacy Official Jeremy Ward Jeremy Ward - Cadillac HS, 2016 1-year Basketball Official Played: Football, Basketball 'I love sports in general and having played basketball, it provided me the opportunity to officiate in the Legacy Program.'
Larry Rospierski 19-year Baseball, Softball, Football, Basketball 'I enjoy being a part of the games that I have either played or coached, and making a difference in the players' lives. I am convinced that organized sports add structure and discipline to a student’s life, helping to mold a well-rounded individual and adopt a sense of fairness and sportsmanship. Jeremy is an intelligent student of the game and adapts well.
He listens, learns and has shown to be a genuine asset to the officiating regime.' Mentor Official Jack Miles (center) Legacy Officials Brennen Lambing (left), Austin Smith, Lauren Weiss (left), Jaclyn Komar Lauren Weiss - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2016 1-year Baseball, Softball Official Played: Basketball, Track, Cross Country 'It allows you to be outside, stay active, and involved with kids. I have a passion for sports.'
Austin Smith - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2016 1-year Baseball Official Played: Baseball 'I like being able to keep in touch with sports.' Jaclyn Komar - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2017 1-year Softball Official Played: Softball, Basketball, Volleyball 'I keeps me involved in athletics and I like being around the kids.' Brennen Lambing - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2018 1-year Baseball Official Played: Baseball, Basketball, Football 'I like staying in the sport even when not playing.'
Jack Miles 17-year Baseball, Football and Basketball Official 'Officials generally love the sport and are community-oriented and love to give back to the games. In 2016, I mentored nine legacy officials as umpires who ended up with subvarsity schedules with help from LakeVille AD Drew Johnson.
We also started an officiating class for baseball, football and basketball.' Mentor Official Jack Miles (left) Legacy Officials Jalen French Jalen French - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2016 1-year Baseball Official Played: Basketball, Football, Track 'You understand a sport much more when you are officiating. Making judgement calls, seeing the play as it happens from a different viewpoint. I also like staying close to the game.' Jack Miles 17-year Baseball, Football and Basketball Official 'Officials generally love the sport and are community-oriented and love to give back to the games. In 2016, I mentored nine legacy officials as umpires who ended up with subvarsity schedules with help from LakeVille AD Drew Johnson.
We also started an officiating class for baseball, football and basketball.' Mentor Official Eric Wills Sr. (right) Legacy Officials Kevin McKerr Kevin McKerr - Lansing Catholic HS, 2017 1-year Basketball Official Played: Football, Lacrosse Eric Wills Sr. 36-year Basketball and Football Official 'The highlight of mentoring was bringing my sons along in basketball and football.
Now that they are accomplished officials in their own right, it has been a pleasure to work with another new official, Kevin McKerr.' 'Staying involved in sports I love is important; I enjoy the challenge of staying physically viable to officiate and the camaraderie with fellow officials.' Mentor Official Andrew Morgan (right) Legacy Official Mark Petrie Andrew Morgan - Marquette HS, 2017 1-year Volleyball Official Played: Football, Basketball, Baseball 'I really like just officiating the game in general. I love to play volleyball and it’s quite fun to officiate as well.' Mark Petrie 13-year Volleyball Official 'I officiate to give back to the community that has given me so much. My favorite aspect is a toss-up; watching the girls improve through the season, or seeing their joyous celebration after a spectacular play. AJ is a pleasure to work with and will be a very good official.
He is poised and composed.' Legacy Official Austin White Mentor Official Christopher Catenaro Austin White - L'Anse Creuse HS, 2017 5-year Baseball Official 'I love being part of the game from a different standpoint. Officiating has given me a great sense of leadership and maturity that I couldn't have learned anywhere else.' Christopher Catenaro 12-year Football, Basketball, Baseball Official 'Watching Austin grow as an umpire these last two years has been memorable.
I'm excited to see what the future will bring to this young man in officiating.' Legacy Officials D.J.
Daniels, Brandon Messing, Trent Petri, Mentor Official Matt Fields DJ Daniels - Caro HS, 2019 1-year Football, Wrestling Official Played: Football, Wrestling 'I love watching kids play hard and learn about the sport they are playing. It also helps me see the game from another point of view and understand why veteran officials make the calls they do.'
Brandon Messing - Caro HS, 2019 1-year Football Official Played: Football, Wrestling 'I enjoy seeing the other aspect of the game, the side not many get to see. The intricacy of how the game runs and how officials keep it running smoothly.' Trent Petri - Caro HS, 2018 1-year FootballOfficial Played: Football 'My favorite part of officiating is being on the field again, especially since this was my last year playing.' Legacy Official Hunter James, Mentor Official Matt Fields, and Legacy Official Mason Deblois Mason DeBlois - Kingston HS, 2019 1-year Football Official Played: Baseball, Football, Powerlifting 'I love being the guy who makes the calls. Doing this makes me more interested in the sport and I'd love to do this for many years.'
Hunter James - Kingston HS, 2019 1-year Football & Basketball Official Played: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Track 'I love being able to officiate sports that I have played. It also teaches me more about the game while I am an active athlete.' Matt Fields 5-year Football, Wrestling and Track Official 'This year I was able to work with five legacy officials. What made this really special for me was that all five legacy officials were former and current players for me on the football teams that I have coached. One memorable experience for me was calling Hunter from the hospital after the birth of my son this fall. I needed someone to cover the games I was scheduled to work the following day and I had confidence that he would get the job done.
Hunter did an outstanding job refereeing those games in my absence.' Legacy Official Tim Petroelje Mentor Official Lynn Benedict Tim petroelje - Byron Center HS, 2019 1-year Basketball Official 3-year Little League Baseball Umpire Played: Football, Basketball 'Officiating keeps me involved in sports, and I want to keep improving as an official. I enjoy showing others what being involved and contributing/giving back can look like. ' Dan Grooms 25-year Football, Basketball, Softball Official 'I enjoy being a member of a fraternity, a 'family' of men and women who respect and admire the work and dedication athletes, coaches, teachers, and parents give to their sport.
In addition, having the opportunity to work and become friends with individuals who represent all of society, without the barriers of differences in each of us. There is never a better moment then seeing an athlete rejoice in their individual or team’s accomplishment while being humble and respectful to opponents. Legacy Official Jayden O'Hagan Mentor Official John O'Hagan Jayden O'Hagan - Manistee HS, 2019 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Baseball, Golf 'I get to officiate with my dad. We love sports, so working games together has been a lot of fun. I love going to all the different games.' John O'Hagan 33-year Basketball Official 'Officiating allows me to stay in the game and give back to the community.
I enjoy the challenge that comes with officiating high school sports. Working with my son, I've seen the growth in his first year and couldn't be more proud. He keeps my partner and me on our toes, as he is always 'evaluating' us when he is not officiating. Getting compliments on my son's performance puts a smile on my face.' Legacy Officials Samantha Dunn, Katie Brown, Sarah Dawson, Hanna Purdy Mentor Official Tim Frosch Samantha Dunn - Jonesville HS, 2018 1-year Basketball Official Played: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball 'I enjoy interacting with kids. A lot of them are playing the sport for the first time, so it's fun to have an opportunity to help teach them the rules.
I also enjoy the teamwork among officials. All officials are on the same team during the game, and it is great to see each other making good calls and being able to trust and rely on one another.' Katie Brown - Jonesville HS, 2018 1-year Basketball Official Played: Soccer, Basketball 'I love learning more about the game of basketball because it helps me as an official and player. I like to ref little boys and girls because I can teach them new things, help them become better players and encourage them to become better sports. Finally, I like stepping out of my comfort zone and becoming more assertive.'
Sarah Dawson - Jonesville HS, 2018 1-year Basketball Official Played: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball 'I like reffing youth tournaments and having the ability to teach those kids the rules.' Hanna Purdy - Jonesville HS, 2018 1-year Volleyball Official Played: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball 'My favorite aspects of officiating are staying in touch with the sports I love and learning about the sports in a new way.'
Tim Frosch 15-year Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Softball Official 'These young ladies work very hard to learn the duties, rules, and mechanics of their sports. They have a great future in officiating, and the MHSAA is gaining four fantastic officials.'