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A Better Official creates video content to help basketball officials get better and take control of their officiating career.

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On-Court Seminar on 2-Person Mechanics

Join Greg Austin for a 60 Minute on-court seminar on the basics of 2-Person officiating habits and fundamentals.

$49

Learn 2-Person Officiating Mechanics

Mechanics are an essential skill for new officials to master. Learn the right way to do things with Greg Austin in this course which teaches the NFHS Officials Manual approach.

$189

Status - The Secret to Accurate Rulings

Without a firm understanding of status in the game, officials are poorly equipped to make accurate rulings. This course nails down all of the status questions and much more!

$49

Never Miss Another Backcourt Call Again. Ever.

This free mini-course will teach you the rules about backcourt violations in NFHS Basketball Rules and how to get all your rulings correct.

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