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Addressing the Shortage of Sports Officials
Mario Reyna
How many times have you been at a sports venue and witnessed similar verbal abuse directed at a sports official? The reality is that officials are often targeted with negative publicity. Coaches, players, and fans generally have a negative attitude toward sports officiating. In recent years, officiating sports has even become dangerous with the rise of physical attacks on officials. Regardless of these challenges, can games and sports as we know them be played without (our dearly beloved) officials?
This article is about the nationwide shortage of sports officials and how SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators can help address the shortage and educate our youths on the value of sportsmanship.
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