Respect The Call

At Sports Officials Care, we recognize there is a crisis within youth sports with the mistreatment of officials, and are working to make youth sports a better place for everyone – coaches, players, parents and officials. Professional officials from the NBA, the NFL, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer and other leagues are working together to support the world of youth sports and make the playing environment a better place for everyone – athletes, coaches, parents, participants and officials.

That’s why Sports Officials Care has partnered with Officially Human, whose mission is to restore respect to game officials and recognize them as authorities on fields and courts. Through our Respect The Call Program, you can learn ways to improve the playing field in your community.

If you are connected with a youth organization that is interested in participating in this program – free of charge – apply today!

The program targets and supports youth sports leagues to become certified through Officially Human, receiving education and training on proper treatment of officials. This helps ensure the future of youth sports as we know it, leaving the next generation of officials on solid ground.

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“Officially Human’s programming has a direct and lasting impact on the youth sports landscape. By addressing the challenges faced by officials and promoting positive sportsmanship, they help create a better experience for young athletes, parents, and coaches. Hamilton County Sports Authority is honored to support their efforts and champion the importance of respect in sports.”
 

Carl Daniels, Executive Director, Hamilton County Sports Authority
Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill

“Officially Human’s mission closely aligns with the Horizon League’s focus on sportsmanship and our core value of respect. Brenda and her team are making a major impact in this space and we support the development and education of officials with our continued partnership.”
 

ChRIS Neuman, Chief Operating Officer, Horizon League