Here is the first book of its kind in the country written from the perspective of a basketball referee hoping to improve the youth basketball experience. You'll find loads of perspective to help you cope with league and tourney fanatics, along with valuable tips and techniques to help your games run smoothly. There's value in all 32 chapters, from the challenges of working with different partners, to dealing with uneducated parents and crazed coaches, to age-appropriate officiating, game management, rules, and more.

Written by youth / high school / collegiate basketball referee Derek Wolden, BasketCases has been endorsed by NBA Referees Steve Javie and Kenny Mauer (who also wrote the foreword), San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich, University of Minnesota Men's Basketball Coach Tubby Smith and plenty of high school and collegiate officials. BasketCases was also named a 2009 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist.