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Jay Foster

Jay Foster

Phoenix,AZ

Summary


Reliable basketball official 10+ years of experience. Proficient in NCAA women's rules and well-versed in making confident, speedy and accurate calls. Consistently regarded for fairness and consistency in calls.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Women's College Basketball Official

Sacramento Association Of Collegiate Officials In
10.2021 - Current
  • Maintained standardized expectations of fairness concerning penalties and acts not adhering to required sportsmanship.
  • Developed strong rapport with coaches and players by communicating professionally and respectfully at all times.
  • Promoted positive image of basketball officiating through professionalism both on-court and off-court interactions with players, coaches, fans, media representatives.
  • Reduced errors in game outcomes due to officiating mistakes by consistently pursuing self-improvement opportunities such as reviewing video footage after games.
  • Earned frequent recommendations for being fair and consistent official.
  • Streamlined communication between officiating crew members by utilizing hand signals and gestures effectively during games.
  • Called game violations with confidence and integrity while officiating over 12 basketball contest.

Women's College Basketball Official

ACCAC Steve Goodman
06.2019 - Current

Performed competitive athletic basketball games and tournaments.

  • Earned frequent recommendations for being fair and consistent official.
  • Enforced rule expectations with pre-game conversations with teams.
  • Instructed players and coaches on basketball game rules.
  • Trained new basketball officials through court and game interaction
  • Increased game efficiency by promptly making decisive calls on fouls, out-of-bounds plays, and other rule infractions.
  • Maintain high level of physical fitness to effectively keep up with fast-paced gameplay and make accurate judgments.

High School Varsity Basketball Official

AIA
01.2014 - Current
  • Officiated in competitive games and tournaments in Phoenix and surrounding cities including Section 7 High School basketball tournament and officiated two AZ state Women's Championship 2a Semi-final game
  • Performed Varsity basketball contest in 2nd year as basketball official
  • Maintained standardized expectations of fairness concerning penalties and acts not adhering to required sportsmanship.
  • Called game violations with confidence and integrity while officiating hundreds of basketball games.
  • Handled high-stress situations using superior calming techniques with basketball fans.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NY

Skills

  • NCAA rules understanding
  • Rule management
  • Sportsmanship skills
  • Game control expertise
  • Awareness to reactions
  • Good judgement
  • Cultural awareness
  • Stamina
  • Asked to assign Freshman and Junior varsity games in 2021/2022 season

Affiliations

IAABO member

Timeline

Women's College Basketball Official

Sacramento Association Of Collegiate Officials In
10.2021 - Current

Women's College Basketball Official

ACCAC Steve Goodman
06.2019 - Current

High School Varsity Basketball Official

AIA
01.2014 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Baruch College of The City University of New York
Jay Foster