Veteran joins Collegiate Officiating Consortium
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Men's Basketball Collegiate Officiating Consortium LLC, representing the Big Ten Conference, Mid-American Conference (MAC), Summit League and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, has announced that veteran college basketball official Mike Sanzere will join the staff beginning with the 2015-16 season. Sanzere retires from officiating following a distinguished 36-year career to serve as the primary liaison for officiating in the MAC, Summit League and Northern Sun, while also providing assistance to the Big Ten.
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Men's Basketball Collegiate Officiating Consortium LLC, representing the Big Ten Conference, Mid-American Conference (MAC), Summit League and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, has announced that veteran college basketball official Mike Sanzere will join the staff beginning with the 2015-16 season. Sanzere retires from officiating following a distinguished 36-year career to serve as the primary liaison for officiating in the MAC, Summit League and Northern Sun, while also providing assistance to the Big Ten.
"I am pleased with the addition of Mike Sanzere to the Consortium staff, with specific oversight of the Mid-American Conference," said MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher. "Mike has a long and highly decorated career as an official, including 36 years of experience and 34 years within the Mid-American Conference along with 25 years in the Big Ten Conference.
“He has worked at the highest levels, including the 1998 National Championship Game, three Final Fours, 14 NCAA Regionals, 25 consecutive NCAA Tournaments and 37 Conference Championship Games among eight different conferences. He is well-respected nationally, and I look forward to Mike working with our coaches and officials."
"We look forward to working with Mike in The Summit League," said Tom Douple, Commissioner of the Summit League. "He has gained the respect of many throughout his career, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position for which our league will benefit."
Sanzere officiated in eight Division I conferences during his career, including the Big Ten, MAC and Summit League. He officiated in 25 consecutive NCAA Tournaments, including three Final Fours. In his new role, Sanzere will oversee in-season officiating operations for the MAC, Summit League and Northern Sun, monitor performance and assist the consortium with training and development.
“He has worked at the highest levels, including the 1998 National Championship Game, three Final Fours, 14 NCAA Regionals, 25 consecutive NCAA Tournaments and 37 Conference Championship Games among eight different conferences. He is well-respected nationally, and I look forward to Mike working with our coaches and officials."
"We look forward to working with Mike in The Summit League," said Tom Douple, Commissioner of the Summit League. "He has gained the respect of many throughout his career, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position for which our league will benefit."
Sanzere officiated in eight Division I conferences during his career, including the Big Ten, MAC and Summit League. He officiated in 25 consecutive NCAA Tournaments, including three Final Fours. In his new role, Sanzere will oversee in-season officiating operations for the MAC, Summit League and Northern Sun, monitor performance and assist the consortium with training and development.
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