Episode 6: What Officials Expect from the Next NCHSAA Commissioner with Steve Schwartz

What do high school officials really need from leadership?In this episode of The High School Ref Show, we sit down with Steve Schwartz to talk about expectations for the next commissioner of the NCHSAA and what this transition means for officials across North Carolina.This conversation goes beyond the headlines and into the real experiences of officials — what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change moving forward.We discuss:- What officials are looking for in new leadership- The current challenges facing high school officiating- The importance of communication and support- What it will take to improve retention and recruitment- How the next commissioner can impact the future of officiating in North CarolinaThis is the kind of conversation happening among officials behind the scenes — and we’re bringing it out into the open.If you’re an official, assigner, coach, or administrator, this episode gives you a perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.