GREENVILLE, S.C. —Conference Carolinas announced a new partnership with Officially Human, an organization dedicated to improving the treatment and retention of sports officials at all levels.
 
“Conference Carolinas is excited to partner with Officially Human to continue to assist in ensuring our officials have a positive game experience on our member campuses,” said Conference Carolinas Commissioner Chris Colvin. “We have elevated the experience of recognizing the efforts of our officials with our Coaches Expectation Meetings and these additional resources can provide our student-athletes, coaches and fans the opportunity to enhance the level of respect they have for Conference Carolinas officials. ”
 
Founded in 2019, Officially Human was established to restore respect to and encourage the positive treatment of sports officials through education and communication to all stakeholders.
 
“Officially Human is thrilled to partner with Conference Carolinas and look forward to working with Commissioner Colvin and his staff on activations throughout 2024-25 to bridge the gap and build better relationships between coaches, players and officials," said Brenda Hilton, CEO and Founder of Officially Human. 
 
As part of this partnership, Conference Carolinas and its 15 member institutions will have access to Officially Human’s comprehensive programing.

What They Are Saying

“Improving the way in which our officials are treated has been a priority for all of us within Conference Carolinas. Partnering with Officially Human supports our efforts in achieving an elevated level of sportsmanship at all of our competitions.“ Jenn Bell, Director of Athletics, Converse University; Chair of Conference Carolinas Athletic Directors

"Education is the great equalizer. Officiallly Human honors and protects the integrity of game officials, ensuring their vital role is respected and upheld with the highest standards of professionalism and fairness through a lasting method - education." Roger Morton, Soccer Supervisor of Officials Conference Carolinas

"Conference Carolinas continues to help us as coaches and our student-athletes recognize and respect our officials. This partnership with Offically Human is another huge step forward for us to provide an elevated experience at our competitions." Cally Morrill, Head Women's Soccer Coach Lees-McRae College; Regional Advisory Committee - Women's Soccer