Thursday, October 31
- 6:45 – 7:25 p.m. – Check-In
- 7:30 – 8:05 p.m. – Breakout Sessions: Split Meeting Schedule
- Breakout Session #1: “Effective Communication During Conflict” (Mark Siekierski) – Room A278
- Breakout Session #2: “The Basics of Legal Defenders” (Joe Spagnolo) – Room A290
- 8:05 – 8:10 p.m. – Break
- 8:10 – 8:50 p.m. – Keynote Address: “IHSA Part 1 Test Review” (Harry Bohn) — Room A290
- 8:50 – 9:00 p.m. – Meet Your Assignors – Mark Siekierski & Harry Bohn
- 9:00 – 9:10 p.m. – Plays of the Week Review
- 9:15 – 9:20 p.m. – Announcements
- 9:30 – 10:30 p.m. – Social Event at The Silverado Grill, 447 Spring Road – Elmhurst, IL
Breakout Session Synopsis
Breakout Session # 1: “Effective Communication During Conflict”
Conflict on the court can take place with players, coaches, spectators and even partners. IHSA Clinician Mark Siekierski reviews his presentation on key communication techniques to use when conflicts arise on the court.
Breakout Session # 2: “The Basics of Legal Defenders”
Successful officiating starts with identifying that defenders have established legal guarding position and that they maintain that legality throughout