Officials

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains the process by which national playing rules are made and changed.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl discusses when basketball officials should call an intentional foul.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains how scoring opportunities have increased in wrestling this season.

They don’t make the headlines, their names are not in the box scores and they don’t make the all-star teams. But perhaps the most important individuals in high school sports are the contest officials.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains a new basketball rule expected to make a positive impact on inappropriate sideline behavior. 

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl notes how rules changes have helped make one of the most exciting high school sports safer.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains why Michigan, and many other states, have chosen to not adopt a shot clock for basketball.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains that coaches are responsible for making sure their players are properly equipped.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl emphasizes the important role played by mentors in retaining high school officials. 

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl discusses some of the misunderstandings that arise when a basketball player dives for and gains possession of a loose ball.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains the how wrestlers' weights are monitored, an important part of making the sport safe for all who take the mat.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl discusses the penalties that come with a player or coach ejection.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains why pass interference is the toughest call for our football officials to make.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains when hurdling a defender is and isn't allowed in football.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains how a recently completed national survey will assist in the recruitment of officials.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl discusses a recent football rules change geared to improve safety in situations after a player's helmet comes off during play.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains a pair of rules that govern the football goal line when the defense gets the ball.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains the minimal costs of becoming an official and how the MHSAA further helps those signing up for the first time by the waiving registration fee.

A 32-second response by emergency medical technicians was the difference in life or death for 68-year-old Willie Watson, who was spared from becoming another victim of sudden cardiac arrest. Watson, a 38-year official for the MHSAA, collapsed in the tunnel near the off...

In this week's edition, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl talks about one of our prized recruiting targets when it comes to pursuing new officials.