The letters and phone calls keep coming in. Everyone seems to be talking about the First Annual National Basketball Referees Foundation Conference. Here’s what they are saying:
Our conference reached a level that rivals any major corporate event I have ever presented before or attended…we have something that we can be proud of, we can empower ourselves and create an annual event that is known world wide, while doing good for others.
Bob Delaney, NBA Referee and director of the IMG Academies Basketball Officiating Development School
As a Swedish National referee and an International FIBA referee I just want to thank you again for a very a very inspiring NBRA Conference! During my 18 years of international experience of FIBA world basketball I have never participated in this high level and professional conference or clinic!
Rikard Johansson, Conference Registrant from Sweden
The National Basketball Referees Foundation understands the value of a quality education. That’s why they’ve decided to partner with the city of Chicago and the Chicago Public Schools in an effort to give children and young adults positive alternatives to the dangers of gangs, guns and drugs.
The Honorable Richard M. Daley, City of Chicago Mayor
Thank you for everything you did to make our mini-camp event a success. The children were so excited and grateful to get their gifts.
Jan Austen, City of Chicago Mayor’s Office
The opportunity to observe and have the young people interact with the individuals who can make some of their superstars stop with the blow of a whistle, and realize they can earn a living and support themselves doing this, was a Blessing! This opportunity not only exposed them to this career field, but also achieved another objective, the process of considering career choices and the overall GOAL of assisting our young people Focus On The Future!
Leo Webster, Focus on the Future Youth Development Agency
I learned a great deal this weekend about a number of things, not all basketball related. I learned that this group can come together and help ourselves, that we can come together and give back and help our communities that cry out for us
Steve Javie, NBA Referee
Thanks again for a terrific weekend! As a basketball fan it was great. As a referee, it was phenomenal!
Brad Yiengst, Conference Registrant
What a great start. I was proud to see the way everything went last weekend. It's only going to get bigger.
David Jones, NBA Referee
This conference has elevated the NBRA to a new and needed level of professionalism that will take us to new heights in the coming years.
Bill Spooner, NBA Referee
This weekend was terrific. It was great for our group to come together and share about the profession that we love. Also, what a great time we had sharing with the communities that need our support.
Violet Palmer, NBA Referee