(Nov 20, 2024) -- USA Lacrosse has announced the line-up for its 2024-25 Officials Speakers Series, designed to offer excellent information and insights for men’s and women’s game officials in advance of the 2025 season.
This year’s series features 12 live online presentations for the women’s game and 9 presentations for the men’s game. All topics - ranging from rules and rule interpretations, to managing the game and mechanics - are intended to support the continued growth and development of game officials at all levels of play.
A separate registration is required for both the men’s game series and the women’s game series. Each presentation will be hosted by a highly accomplished, veteran game official.
Registration for either series is being offered via a $45 Season Subscription, which provides access to all presentations within the men’s or women’s series.
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Following the purchase of the Season Subscription, individuals will receive registration links for each session. Each session includes a speaker-led presentation followed by live Q-and-A with the presenter.
The series begins on Thursday, December 5 with a joint session about preparing your body for the season. The women’s series continues through February, while the men’s series ends in March. Dates, topics, and speakers are listed below.
The Women’s Game Schedule
Dec. 5 -- Preparing your Body for the Season -- Austin Ardrey
Dec. 16 -- Officially Human -- Brenda Hilton
Dec. 17 -- Freshen your Mind for the Season -- Karen Blaine
Jan. 6 -- Three Seconds: The Challenges of Different Defenses -- Lynn Bowers
Jan. 7 -- Game Management: Communication with the Sidelines -- Colleen Spiegelhoff
Jan. 9 -- Positioning: Adapting to Changes in Each Game -- Karen Blaine
Jan. 13 -- Delay of Game: Using the Green Card Effectively -- Barbara Martinichio
Jan. 21 -- Managing Rough and Dangerous Play -- Jodi Michna
Jan. 22 -- Topic TBA -- Ericka Leslie
Jan. 23 -- Shooting Space -- Patti Klecha-Porter
Jan. 27 -- Professionalism: Being Your Best to Achieve Your Best – Anne Carr
Jan. 28 -- Three Person Positioning: Key to Advancing Your Game -- Kim Kraemer
The Men’s Game Schedule
Dec. 5 -- Preparing Your Body -- Austin Ardrey
Dec. 16 -- Officially Human -- Brenda Hilton
Jan. 8 --- Preparing for the Season -- Rick Lake
Jan. 16 --- Building the Junior Officials Ranks -- Jeff Bambrick
Jan. 23 -- How Great Mechanics Can Earn You Better Games -- Brian Abbott
Feb. 17 -- Why Are We Here -- Jim Carboneau
March 4 -- Getting Better: How & What are You Doing -- Rob Gross
March 11-- Contact: Slash vs. Body Checks -- Greg Hite
March 17-- Professionalism in Officiating & Officiating Optics -- Tony Cordani
Questions regarding the Speaker Series and the Season Subscription may be directed to officials@usalacrosse.com
