• The lead official of the crew, typically the most experienced.
• Primary responsibilities include:
  • Starting the game and each quarter or half
  • Inspecting equipment and court conditions
  • Making final decisions on situations not specifically covered by the rules
  • Serving as the on-court and off-court leader
• Sets the tone for:
  • Game management
  • Crew communication
  • Professionalism
• Demonstrates:
  • Advanced play-calling judgment
  • Strong partnering skills
  • Effective use of tools to manage difficult situations
• Understands when and how to extend into secondary coverage accurately without overreaching.