Great post Mr. Cokely. My son speaks highly of you and your ideas. Last week I was at the Emporia tournament and watched a referee that I had never seen before. This ref worked very hard to be in good position, looked like he was enjoying his work the entire time, and was very cordial to coaches whe wanted to question a call. Instead of saying, "are you questioning my judgement" he took it as a learning opportunity for himself and others. He looked like he was in good shape and the thing I noticed the most was he had a smile on his face while he was working.

After talking to my son about him we both agreed and my son thought very high of him and said he is the next up and coming great official. Michael told me his name was Nigel Isom. I hope oler officials and younger officials start paying attention to this guy. It's about the sport and growing the sport. I hope the "good ole boy" system that Mr. Cokely is correct about does not hold this man back and he becomes the face of officiating.

Mike Church Sr.