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Teens at Evanston Township High School learn sports officiating from pros in the NFL, MLB and the NCAA

Jeff Carr spent 20 seasons as a Big 10 football referee – Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill

Students from Evanston Township High School, located in the Chicago suburbs, spent the morning learning about sports officiating, but also life lessons from officials who have worked at all levels of sports officiating and umpiring. The event was coordinated by Sports Officials Care as part of our effort to engage young students and inspire them to learn about sports officiating and respect officials at games. 

Check out our lineup from this Game On clinic! 

NFL – Tony Michalek

MLB – Dan Bellino

MLB – John Tumpane

NCAA Basketball – Kristopher Loving

NCAA Basketball – Tom Burnell

Big 10 – Jeff Carr

Jr. College Basketball – Christian Everett

NCAA Soccer – Victor Canales

NCAA Softball, Volleyball – Brad Tittrington 

Longtime NFL referee Tony Michalek – Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill
Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill
Retired Big 10 football referee Jeff Carr – Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill