Develop Beyond the Whistle
RefReady365 prepares basketball officials for the professional demands of officiating from communication and conflict management to career readiness and higher-level opportunities.
New Official • Developing Official • College-Level Preparation
Where Are You in Your Officiating Journey?
NEW OFFICIALS
COLLEGE LEVEL OFFICIALS
DEVELOPING OFFICIALS
I Want to Become a Referee
Not sure where to start? Learn the basic steps to becoming a basketball official and connect with resources to begin your journey.
DEVELOPING OFFICIALS
COLLEGE LEVEL OFFICIALS
DEVELOPING OFFICIALS
I Want to Get Better
Develop the off-court skills that separate good officials from professionals: Communication, preparation, conflict management, accountability, and reputation.
COLLEGE LEVEL OFFICIALS
COLLEGE LEVEL OFFICIALS
COLLEGE LEVEL OFFICIALS
I Want to Move Up
Preparing for college or Division I opportunities requires more than calling plays correctly. Learn what happens after someone notices your officiating.
The Stuff They Don't Teach You in Officiating Camps
COMMUNICATION
Handle coaches, players, partners, and difficult conversations professionally.
CONFLICT & DE-ESCALATION
Learn how your words, tone, timing, and presence can prevent situations from escalating.
PROFESSIONALISM
Understand expectations involving assigners, availability, communication, appearance, and accountability.
CAREER READINESS
Prepare yourself before opportunities arrive...not after.
TRAVEL & LIFE MANAGEMENT
Learn to balance officiating with employment, family, travel, finances, and unexpected situations.
PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION
Understand how your decisions on and off the court can affect future opportunities.
MONTHLY NEW OFFICIAL ZOOM CALL
Thinking About Becoming a Basketball Referee?
You don't have to figure it out alone. Join our monthly virtual session designed for people interested in becoming basketball officials.
We’ll cover:
Where to start • How to find training • Associations • Equipment • Getting games • What to expect • Your questions
Interested in Officiating at the Drew League?
DREW LEAGUE OFFICIATING OPPORTUNITIES
The Drew League has a long history of high-level basketball and officiating excellence. Through RefReady365, we are building a professional officiating roster focused on experience, development, accountability, and representing the game the right way.
Experienced basketball officials interested in future Drew League opportunities are invited to submit an interest form for consideration.
Submitting an interest form does not guarantee selection or game assignments.
THINK YOU'RE READY?
We’re looking for experienced officials who value professionalism, communication, development, and being part of the Drew League community.
Submit your information to be considered for future opportunities.