You can read the rulebook… but can you RECOGNIZE the rule when the play happens? 👀📖
Introducing the REC Method™ — a new way we’re teaching officials to study the rulebook and train the brain to apply what they learn.
R — READ IT.
What does the rule actually say?
E — ENVISION IT.
Turn the words into a play. See it happen.
C — CALL IT.
Make the ruling. Commit to your decision.
✓ — CHECK IT.
Go back to the rulebook. Verify it. Prove it. Understand why.
Because memorizing words isn’t enough.
The goal is to connect what you READ to what you SEE so when it happens in a game, you’re ready to MAKE THE CALL.
We’re not just studying the rulebook.
We’re training the brain to recognize the game.
REC THE RULE. RECOGNIZE THE PLAY.™
Welcome to the REC Method™. 💎
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Why is headset training different? 🎧🏀
Because there’s a difference between hearing feedback after the play… and being coached while you’re actually IN it.
At the Command the Game Elite Lab, you won’t have to wait until the game is over to find out what you missed.
You’ll see it. hear it. correct it. command it.
And now… we’re officially ONE WEEK AWAY. 💜
📅 August 28–29
📍 Hamtramck
🎧 Live headset training
🏀 Live game reps
🎓 Power 4 & Division I clinicians
🔥 Only 30 officials
If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your week to make the decision.
Secure your spot and come experience training differently.
SEE IT. HEAR IT. COMMAND IT.
08/19/2026
We tell officials all the time: “Read your rulebook.”
But here’s the question…
Has anyone ever taught you HOW to study it?
Knowing the rules isn’t just about memorizing words on a page. When the game is moving at full speed, you have to be able to recognize what you learned when you SEE it.
So Command the Game is introducing a new way to study:
THE REC METHOD™
R — READ IT.
Understand what the rule actually says.
E — ENVISION IT.
Turn the words into a play. See it happen.
C — CALL IT.
Make your ruling before searching for the answer.
✓ — CHECK IT.
Go back to the rulebook and prove your call—or learn from it.
This isn’t about one sport.
🏀 Basketball.
🏈 Football.
🏐 Volleyball.
⚽ Soccer.
Every sport has a rulebook.
Every official has to learn how to learn it.
And we’re going to work on that together.
Welcome to the Command the Game Rulebook Series.
REC THE RULE. RECOGNIZE THE PLAY.™
Officials who understand the game, COMMAND THE GAME.
This training is made for you!!! Reserve your sport today!!
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08/17/2026
🏐 VOLLEYBALL PLAYBOOK | PLAY CARD #001
Volleyball isn’t just about watching the ball.
It’s about reading what happens before the ball gets there.
The best officials are already processing the setter’s hands, the hitter’s approach, the block, and the defense before the whistle is ever needed.
They don’t chase the action.
They anticipate it.
Great officiating isn’t built on quick reactions.
It’s built on preparation, positioning, and understanding the rhythm of the game.
The more you study the game, the slower it begins to feel.
And that’s where confidence grows.
Don’t chase the ball. Read the play.
🏐 Study the Play. Command the Game.
SportsOfficials StudyThePlay
08/10/2026
🏈 FOOTBALL PLAYBOOK | PLAY CARD #001
Kickoff is almost here.
In just a few weeks, high school football returns on August 28, and with it comes packed stadiums, loud sidelines, big moments, and split-second decisions.
The best officials don’t get caught up in the emotion of the game.
They stay patient.
They trust their eyes.
They officiate the play, not the reaction.
Preparation starts long before opening night. Every film session, every rules review, and every conversation with your crew helps build the confidence you’ll need when the lights come on.
Don’t wait until Week 1 to sharpen your game.
Start now.
Because when the season kicks off, preparation is what separates good officials from great ones.
🏈 Study the Play. Command the Game.
FridayNightLights StudyThePlay
08/03/2026
🧠 MIND OVER CALL | PLAY CARD #003
Every official wants to get the call right.
But the officials who advance understand something different...
One call doesn't define you.
One mistake doesn't define you.
One game doesn't define you.
Growth comes from what you do after the whistle.
Watch the film.
Ask the questions.
Accept the feedback.
Apply the lesson.
Then show up to the next game a little wiser than the last.
That's how confidence is built.
That's how trust is earned.
That's how great officials are made.
Keep studying. Keep growing. Keep commanding the game.
🎧 30 OFFICIALS. ONE ELITE EXPERIENCE.
This isn’t a clinic. Registration link attached..
This is Command the Game Elite Lab—an exclusive training experience designed for officials who are serious about advancing.
For two days, you’ll work LIVE varsity basketball games while wearing a wireless communication headset, receiving real-time instruction and feedback from some of the highest-level officials in the country.
🔥 Featuring:
🏀 Brian “BG” Garland – NCAA Final Four Official, nationally respected mentor, and The Official Life Coach.
🏀 GiGi Carr – NCAA Power 4 Official, recognized for developing officials through elite-level mechanics, communication, and leadership.
This is your opportunity to hear what elite officials are thinking while the game is happening—the positioning, game management, communication, rotations, and decision-making that separate good officials from great ones.
📅 August 28–29, 2026
📍 Hamtramck Community Center
💲 $150 Registration
👥 Limited to ONLY 30 officials to ensure every participant receives personalized instruction and meaningful live-game reps.
If you’re ready to invest in your craft, sharpen your confidence, and learn from officials who have worked at the highest levels of college basketball…
This is where your next level begins.
See it. Hear it. Command it. 💜
07/30/2026
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