Leadership Blog
News and updates from NCOA group leadership.
Welcoming First Year Officials Classes Date Change
An important schedule change for the First-Year Officials class. The class will now begin on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and will be held at Jesuit High School.
Fall Camp Returns: Your Last Tune-Up Before the Season
It's more than a tune-up. Fall Camp has long been one of the best ways for developing officials to put their skills on display. Local assigners are watching, and so is our CDC/Ratings committee and a strong weekend can translate directly into better game assignments this season.
Honoring the Whistle: Celebrating the Legends of NCOA North
Every official who has ever stepped onto the hardwood knows the truth. The game is bigger than any single call, any single night, any single career. It's built on the shoulders of the men and women who came before us — the officials who set the standard, mentored us, and gave decades of their lives to the crews and the game we love.
NCOA North Leadership Sets Key Dates for the 2026–2027 Basketball Season
NCOA North Basketball Group Leadership has finalized several key dates and plans for the upcoming 2026–2027 SJS/CIF High School Basketball Season. New Officials Training will begin September 22, 2026.
NCOA North's Marcia Barclay Celebrated by California State Assembly
Marcia Barclay was celebrated at the California State Assembly.
2026-27 NFHS Basketball: Points of Emphasis
Alongside this season's rule changes, the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee has identified seven points of emphasis for 2026-27. These are not new rules — they are areas where consistent, education-based enforcement protects safety, fairness, and the integrity of the game. NCOA North officials should review each before the season tips off.
One Platform for Every NCOA North Official
NCOA North Basketball has launched a complete training and membership platform, purpose-built for today's official. Everything you need now lives in one place. Courses and CIF-approved training hours are tracked automatically, an online testing center scores you instantly, certificates are issued digitally, and a personalized dashboard shows exactly where you stand every season.
