Officials

On Tuesday, Dan Hutcheson was the public address announcer at a track and field meet. On Wednesday, he spent part of the morning painting a door. As a teacher, coach, then assistant principal and athletic director, he’s performed in a wide variety of roles for Ho...

Linda Hoover always had aspired to become a coach, and her class schedule at Olivet College during the late 1970s reflected that goal. But at the suggestion of one of her advisors, Hoover added an officiating class one term. That same advisor soon needed a partner to o...

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how instant replay works, or rather doesn't work, in high school baseball and softball.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses when instant replay can be used for basketball at the high school level.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains what is often considered the most difficult call to make in all of sports officiating. 

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains what happens when the basketball becomes stuck between the rim and the backboard, stopping play.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains one of the most misunderstood rules in basketball, the 3-second rule. 

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses why the amount of time left in a game or when during the season that game is played matter not to officials who strive to call every moment of every game the same.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how rules in competitive cheer keep Michigan's athletes as safe as possible.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how angle is the most important factor when determining which basketball official should make a call.

Joe Brodie's career in high school athletics began in the 1940s as an athlete, before he went on to coach, officiate and serve as a valuable administrator locally and statewide.  So it should come as no surprise that Brodie, 87, is enjoying his retirement. There i...

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl clears up the confusion concerning what is required for a charge to be called in basketball.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the rule misunderstandings that occur when a basketball player dives on the floor for a loose ball.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how changes to hockey penalties are helping to keep athletes safe.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl talks about the challenge of recruiting new officials, but also benefits of becoming one.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how the weight monitoring program helps keep Michigan's wrestlers healthy and safe.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses the importance of respecting the referees who are learning as well while working with our youngest athletes.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the use of instant replay in basketball only for MHSAA Semifinals and Finals.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the expectations for officials working with coaches during basketball games.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains rules new this basketball season designed to limit physical contact with ball-handlers.