Robert Dehner

Unsportsmanlike Conduct Robert Dehner

If more young adults don't take an interest in officiating, high school sports will be facing a crisis. With the average age of officials hovering around 55, new recruits aren't replacing retiring officials fast enough. While all sports are suffering, this book examines football. Find out why the numbers are down, what it takes to be a good official and why they deserve respect. It also follows a crew from southeastern Ohio through a 10-game schedule and provides a lighter side to what is a tough and important part of high school sports. A must read for parents with high school athletes.