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Between the Lines: Not-So-Tall Tales From Ray "Scampy" Scapinello's Four Decades in the NHL
An insider's look at life on the lines To hockey fans, Ray Scapinello's name and face are as recognizable as any star player or coach in the NHL. Scampy, as he is affectionately known has had a long and storied career as a linesman in the NHL. His 5-foot-7 frame and 163 pounds belie his ability and endurance on the ice. When Ray retired in 2004 after 33 years in the NHL, he had officiated in 2,500 regular season matches (never missing a game), 426 playoff games, and an astounding twenty Stanley Cup final series. His untouchable statistics make him a lock to enter the Hockey Hall of Fame as an official, but even they do not do justice to the respect he has earned from officials, players, coaches, and fans alike. On and off the ice, Scampy is considered one of hockey's great personalities, a consummate professional, a chronic practical joker, and a true ambassador of the sport. Between the Lines gives a rare glimpse inside the world of hockey from an unusual perspective — through the eyes of one of the game's greatest and best-loved officials. Scampy shares his tales of life both on and off the ice as an official, an inside look at what those players and coaches are really like, what they really say and do, and what the game looks like between the lines. Full of fun stories, perspective on how the game has changed and evolved, and stories and interviews about Scampy from players, coaches, and other officials, Between the Lines is a captivating memoir of a truly unique life in hockey..
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Judging Hunters and Hunter Seat Equitation: A Comprehensive Guide for Exhibitors and Judges
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Officiating Basketball (Officiating Sport Books)
From the opening tip to the last-second buzzer-beater, there’s no letting up for the basketball referee. Before you step out on the hardwood, Officiating Basketball will help you ensure you’re in the right place at the right time to make the right call. Based on officiating mechanics devised and endorsed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), Officiating Basketball is the definitive guide for new and experienced high school referees. Included are guidelines for what’s expected of you as a basketball official, officiating procedures and responsibilities, and pre- and postgame duties. More than 100 photos and illustrations of positioning, court movement, and signals support officiating mechanics for two- and three-person crews. Real-life cases demonstrate correct rulings, point out common officiating errors and how to avoid them, and challenge you to make the right call in game situations. A glossary of key basketball terms is also included. Officiating Basketball is not only a rules book--it’s a practical resource for implementing correct mechanics as developed and approved by the NFHS..
Price: $10.08
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The Referee's Survival Guide
The Referee's Survival Guide, a new book on soccer officiating by veteran soccer referee Jeff Caminsky, has the answers to many of a referee's typical problems on the pitch. Clearly written and easy to understand, The Referee's Survival Guide explains many of the "what's," "how's," "who's," and "why's" of life on the soccer field...as well as many of the things for a soccer official to avoid. Whether you're interested in training or getting better as an official, learning where to be on the field, how to handle crowds and players, or applying the rules in a common-sense manner, The Referee's Survival Guide offers something for every soccer referee..
Price: $17.25
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Successful Sports Officiating
Successful Sports Officiating is the handbook for officials at all levels and across all sports to learn the basic principles of officiating and how to apply them. Written by leading officiating experts, Successful Sports Officiating covers a broad range of topics, including officiating objectives, conduct, communication skills, decision-making skills, conflict management, fitness and injury prevention, time management, legal rights and responsibilities, business aspects of officiating, and career development. Useful information on officials’ organizations and rule book sources is also included to help you build networking relationships and stay up-to-date in your field. The best officials are the ones who have mastered the fundamentals of officiating. Successful Sports Officiating gives you the tools you need to build a solid foundation and apply proven officiating principles to make those tough calls in tight games with confidence!.
Price: $14.99
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Officiating Baseball
Make sure you’re in the right place at the right time to make the right call. Based on National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules, Officiating Baseball covers officiating procedures and responsibilities, plate and field umpire mechanics, and rules application You’ll learn what’s expected of you as an umpire, pre- and postgame duties, and equipment and safety regulations. The book contains five chapters detailing basic umpiring positions and descriptions; plate umpire mechanics; field umpire mechanics; and two-, three-, and four-umpire mechanics. Also included are real-life cases that demonstrate correct rulings, point out common umpiring errors and how to avoid them, and challenge you to make the right call in game situations. Officiating Baseball is not a rules book--it’s a practical resource on applying the rules and umpiring mechanics developed and approved by the NFHS. Officiating Baseball was written by the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) in cooperation with the NFHS. It serves as the text for the NFHS Officiating Baseball Methods online course, offered through the NFHS Officials Education Program..
Price: $9.76
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The Men in Blue: Conversations with Umpires (Bison Book)
The philosopher Jacques Barzun thought that "whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." And whoever wants to know baseball had better learn about umpires. As Larry Gerlach points out in The Men in Blue, these arbiters transform competitive chaos into organized sport. They make it possible to "play ball," but nobody loves them. Considering the abuse meted out by fans and players, why would any sane person want to be an umpire? Many reasons emerge in conversations with a dozen former major league arbiters. While nobody loves them, they love the game. Gerlach has elicited entertaining stories from these figures under fire--about their lonely travels, their dealings with umpire baiters, battles for unionization, breaking through the color line, and much more. From Beans Reardon, who came up to the National League in 1926, to Ed Sudol, who retired in 1977, here is a witty and telling portrait of baseball from the boisterous Golden Age to the Jet Age of Instant Replay. .
Price: $21.95
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You're Out and You're Ugly, Too!: Confessions Of An Umpire With An Attitude
For twenty-one major league seasons, Durwood Merrill has been one of the most colorful characters in baseball. Part John Wayne, part Will Rogers, part Elmer Gantry, this performer has made baseball his stage since he broke into the major leagues in 1976. Like on Luciano in his best-seller, The Umpire Strikes Back, Durwood will share more than two decades of laugh-out loud anecdotes, controversial opinions, and sage advice. He'll make calls on:
Managers: From Lou Pinella to Earl Weaver to Joe Torre, Durwood related tales of his often explosive relationships with top managers of yesterday and today, and the vicious and often hilarious barbs they trade during on-field tirades.
The Setting Behind the Diamond: Durwood opens the door on baseball's most private places, from the clubhouse to the umpire's room to conferences at the mound and the banter at the plate.
America's Pastime: Durwood offers up his sage advice and controversial opinion on how to get fans back to the ballpark--including how to speed up the games--and insight into the current labor issues.
The Players: From Reggie Jackson to Ken Griffey Jr., Durwood rates all the top players he's seen in his career.
But You're Out and You're Ugly, Too! is also the warm and wholesome story of a man who loved baseball and decided to give up his job as principal of a small Texas high school and follow his dream of becoming a major league umpire. Durwood shares all of his experiences as he journeys through umpire school, the minor leagues, Puerto Rico, and into the majors.
No one has been closer to American League players and managers than Durwood Merrill. He has a keen sense of what makes baseball work, and no one can lay claim to a better perspective on America's pastime--and the politics that control it. Durwood has witnessed most of the key moments in modern baseball history--from players' strikes to free agency to wild pennant races--and he's going to share all of his thoughts on these issues and more.
So take your seat behind home plate and watch as baseball's most outrageous umpire rips the cover off the ball.
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Price: $60.53
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Smart Basketball Officiating
Knowing the rules is the first step, now take the next with Smart Basketball Officiating. You'll learn tricks of the trade from legendary former UCLA coach John Wooden, NBA referee Tom Washington and collegiate great Jim Burr. This book's chapters give you: tips for successfully dealing with coaches and players. Insight from former NBA great Jack Madden, Referee "Doing It" columnist Brad Groninger, and veteran authors/officials Patrick Rosenow and Steven Ellinger. Practical advise from Washington on elevating your game through mentoring, insight from NBA referee Monty McCutchen to get you fired up about officiating, PLUS much more guidance about becoming a great official - way beyond just memorizing the rules..
Price: $11.01
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