Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Conference Experience
Post Season Achievements
Additional Officiating Experience
Timeline
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Kris Denson

Kris Denson

Richmond,VA

Summary

Seasoned NCAA Basketball Referee with a proven track record in game management and leadership, adept at quick decision-making and maintaining ethical standards. Excels in enhancing officiating guidelines through rigorous training and performance evaluations. Demonstrates exceptional fitness, court awareness and emotional control. Ensures fair play and resolves disputes efficiently. Maintains consistency and exceeds in leadership under high pressure situations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

NCAA Basketball

Referee
Richmond, VA
08.2003 - Current
  • Engages in monthly training sessions and quizzes to enhance expertise in officiating guidelines.
  • Validate assignments and arrange logistics with partners 2 to 3 days ahead of scheduled games.
  • Arrive 60 to 90 minutes prior to tip-off, and participate in pre-game communication.
  • Facilitates clear and efficient communication among crew, coaches, players, and event staff.
  • Monitors players and coaches for illegal play and behavior. Ensures adherence to basketball rules and regulations during games.
  • Resolves disputes between players, coaches, crew members, and spectators in an efficient manner.
  • Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
  • Engages in post-game reviews, discussions, and tape breakdowns to evaluate performance.
  • Attends annual spring/summer camps to maintain staff position, rule experimentation, and improve overall performance.

Education

Officiating Camps:

Skills

  • Quick decision making
  • Decision consistency
  • Assertiveness
  • High concentration
  • Leadership qualities
  • Game management
  • Approachable personality
  • Ethical behavior
  • Consistent enforcement
  • Rule interpretation
  • Anticipation skills
  • Court awareness
  • Visual acuity
  • Emotional control
  • Training new referees

Conference Experience

CAA, Big South, A-10, Conference USA, MEAC, America East, Patriot, CIAA (men's & women's), ODAC (men's & women's

*NBA G-League

Post Season Achievements

Division II Women's National Championship Final

Division II Women's Elite Eight & Final Four (3x)

Division II Atlantic Regional Quarterfinal, Semifinal, and Final (6x)

CIAA Tournament Finals (13x)

Division 1 Tournaments: CAA, America East, Big South, USA South

Additional Officiating Experience

Men's Pro-Am Leagues - DC, Orlando, Tampa

Virginia High School League (basketball and lacrosse VA High School State Championship)

Girls/Boys AAU National Tournament Championships (multiple states)

Recreation, Jewish Federation Leagues, Men's Church League

Timeline

NCAA Basketball

Referee
08.2003 - Current

Officiating Camps:

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