Publications
Assigning Shortage Liability, It’s Official, Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, April 2024, page 8.
I.C. for U And Almost All, Referee Magazine, March 2024, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
California Celebrates State Day, It's Official, October 2023, page 4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Association Restrictions May Carry A High Cost, Referee Magazine, September 2023, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
The Challenges of Weather, It’s Official, Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, September 2023, page 6.
Write Them Right, Referee Magazine, May 2023, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Withholding of Services, Referee Magazine, January 2023, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
4 Ways Officials Get Themselves In Legal Trouble, It's Official, Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, December 2022, page 2.
Scrimmage Scrutiny, Referee Magazine, November 22, 2022, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
I Stand Accused, Referee Magazine, July 2022, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Show Me The Money, Referee Magazine, May 2022, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Contract Unfulfilled, Referee Magazine, December 2021, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
When The Bylaws Aren't Clear, NASO Advisor, October 2021, page 3 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Spectator Trouble With Game Administrator Gone, Referee Magazine, June 2021, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Penalty Box For Officials, Referee Magazine, May 2021, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
IC Chaos in California, Referee Magazine, January 2021, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Seven Steps To Grow An Association, NASO Advisor, January 2021, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Threat of a Lawsuit After Ejection, It's Official, Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, December 2020, page 6.
Coverage of Meetings In Your Bylaws, NASO Advisor, December 2020, page 3 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Turning Back Games Amid The Pandemic, Referee Magazine, October 2020, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Bad Partner Report?, It's Official, Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, July 2020, page 8
Background Check Standards, NASO Advisor, July 2020, page 4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Member Involvement In Board Meetings, NASO Advisor, June 2020, page 4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
The Legal Impact of Taking A Public Stance, NASO Advisor, April 2020, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Payment Plan, Referee Magazine, March 2020, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Paid Positions, NASO Advisor, March 2020, page 2 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Gig Economy Bill, Referee Magazine, January 2020, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Professionally Proactive, Referee Magazine, April 2019, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Social Media Blasts, NASO Advisor, March 2019, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
President's Power To Overturn Board, It's Official, Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, January 2019, page 8.
Social Media Exposure, Referee Magazine, December 2018, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Baggage Transfer, NASO Advisor, May, 2018, page 3 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Association Intervention, Referee Magazine, May 2018, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Enforce Mercy Rules, Referee Magazine, January 2018, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials)
You’re Being Sued, Now What?, NASO Advisor, December, 2017, page 4.
Three, Two, One Contract, Referee Magazine, December, 2017, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
All Pre-participation Evaluation Forms Are Not Created Equal, momsteam.com, May 2008 (updated July 25, 2017).
When The Assigner Goes Bad, What Can You Do?, NASO Advisor, July 2017, page 2 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Black-Balled, It’s Official, Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, May 2017, page N8.
Don’t Be Liable For A Member’s Mistake, NASO Advisor, April 2017, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Should I Sign The Waiver?, It’s Official, Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, April 2017, page N8.
How Do Convictions Impact Assigning?, It’s Official, Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, November 2016, page N8
Player Injuries, It's Official, Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, October 2016, page N6.
The Significance Of A Game Report, NASO Advisor, September 2016, page 4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Any Limit To Free Speech?, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, September 2016, page N6.
Assigner Revokes Games For Dual Membership, NASO Advisor, July 2016, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Five Common Errors That Officials Should Avoid, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, July 2016, page N3.
Board Member Black Eye, NASO Advisor, June 2016, page 4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Lawsuit Proof, NASO Advisor, January 2016, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Officials' Jurisdiction Spans Beyond The Game, Referee Magazine, Law Column, December, 2015, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Inspect Even If You’re Late, NASO Advisor, October 2015, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Five Key Questions To Answer In Your Bylaws, NASO Advisor, August 2015, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Youth and High School Sports Concussion Cases: Do They Show The Limits of Litigation In Making Sports Safer, Collins with Lindsey Barton Straus, MomsTeam.com, July 19, 2015.
Balking at Bylaws?, Referee Magazine, Law Column, July, 2015, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Is a Verbal Agreement Enough To Expect Payment From A School?, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, June 2015, page N8.
Doctor Statement Required? NASO Advisor, June 2015, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials)
How Independent Contractor Status Impacts Your Association, NASO Advisor, January 2015, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Fine Print Can Be Telling, Referee Magazine, Law Column, January, 2015, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Boycott of Game After Coach Isn't Punished, It's Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, January, 2015, page N7.
Illinois Concussion Class Action Lawsuit: More Questions Than Answers, MomsTeam.com, January 10, 2015.
Members Want President Gone, NASO Advisor, December 2014, page 7 (National Association of Sports Officials).
It's All Relative, NASO Advisor, November 2014, page 3 (National Association of Sports Officials).
California Sports Administrator Puzzled By Governor Brown’s Veto of AB 1890, MomsTeam.com, August 4, 2014.
California's Updated Youth Sports Concussion Safety Law: Steps In The Right Direction, Says Longtime Sports Official, Momsteam.com, August 4, 2014.
Should One of Your Members Be An Attorney?, NASO On Board, July 2014, page 4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Mandatory Camps, NASO On Board, May 2014, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Officiating on a Busman's Holiday, Referee Magazine, Law Column, April, 2014, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Game Reports and Liability, NASO On Board, February 2014, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Contract Protections When Games Are Called Early, NASO On Board, January 2014, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Safety In The Era of Bright-Line Rules, Referee Magazine, Law Column, December 2013, page 80 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Can You Contract For Safety?, NASO On Board, October 2013, page 5 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Disclose Official’s Lack of Skill?, NASO On Board, August 2013, page 3 (National Association of Sports Officials).
California Officials Fight Back on Tax Issues, Referee Magazine, Law Column, July 2013, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Social Media and Your Association, NASO On Board, June 2013, page 2 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Closing The Door To Membership The Right Way, NASO On Board, April 2013, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Keep Discipline Matters Private, NASO On Board, March 2013, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Where Is The Money, It's Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, February, 2013, page N3.
Loophole Aids Some Student Officials, Referee Magazine, Law Column, December 2012, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Attack Aftermath Plan of Action, It's Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, November, 2012, page N8.
Backing Up Officials When The Media Attacks, NASO On Board, November 2012, page 4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Do Yourself A Favor And Avoid Needless Contact, Referee Magazine, Law Column, October 2012, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials).
US Soccer's High School Ban : A Question of Integrity by Donald C. Collins, Momsteam.com, September 22, 2012. Click here for Collins's original text.
Fox 40's Heat Alert Mouth Guard: A Game Changer Like Their Whistle? by Donald C. Collins, Momsteam.com, September 22, 2012.
Champion of Concussion Safety In California Legislature Caught In Shoplifting Scandal by Donald C. Collins, Momsteam.com, September 17, 2012.
Suing An Assigner: Better Be A Big Deal, Referee Magazine, Law Column, August 2012, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Nonprofit Issues: A Means To A Larger End For Your Association, NASO On Board, August 2012, page 4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
E-Ugliness A Factor In Youth Sports Violence, But No Flash Mobs So Far, Momsteam.com, May 21, 2012. Click here for unedited Collins original text.
Religious Headwear In Sports: Is Permanent Rules Exemption The Answer?, Momsteam.com, April 16, 2012.
Proper Background Screening For Your Youth League , special to donaldcollins.org, February 13, 2012.
The Egyptian Soccer Riot: Could One Happen Here, Momsteam.com, February 8, 2012. Click here for unedited Collins original text.
Child Sexual Abuse: The Dark Underbelly of Youth Sports Culture, Momsteam.com, January 24, 2012.
Your Safety Responsibility Begins Early, It's Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, January, 2012, page N6 (with Alan Goldberger).
Fitness Requirements Are Legally Risky, Referee Magazine, Law Column, December 2011, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials).
On The Right Track For Reports, It’s Official, November 2011, page N4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Your Association, Generation Y, And The Law, Officials Quarterly, November, 20111 (National Federation of High Schools).
Newspaper Challenge To State High School Association's Internet Broadcast Rights Rejected, Momsteam.com, September 2, 2011.
Member Turnbacks Lead To Discipline From Association: A Legal Q and A, It’s Official, September 2011, page N6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Sharing and Learning: A Constant For Sports Officials, Momsteam.com, August 6, 2011.
Can School Sports Survive The Bad Economy?, Momsteam.com, August 2, 2011.
Releasing Ratings Information: A Legal Q and A, NASO On Board, August 2011, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Answer Questions Before Sealing Deal, Referee Magazine, Law Column, August 2011, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Flash Mobs: Coming Soon To A High School Sports Contest Near You, Momsteam.com, August 2011. Click here for unedited Collins original text.
Not Going Pro? Not School or Coach's Fault, Momsteam.com, July 26, 2011. Click here for unedited version, Your School Is Not Responsible For Your Not Going Pro!
Title IX, Harassment and Sportsmanship: Lessons In and Out of Sports, Momsteam.com, July 19, 2011.
Removing A Problem Member: A Legal Q and A, NASO On Board, May 2011, page 5.
SFUSD Athletic Facilities – Moving Forward/Creating A Great Place To Play, Cal Coach Newsletter, May 2011, page 1.
What’s In The Bag, Officials Quarterly, Spring 2011, page 6 (National Federation of High Schools).
Can You Mandate Prospective Officials Get Training? A Legal Q and A, NASO On Board, March 2011, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Home-Schooled Students: Should They Be Able To Play School Sports?, Momsteam.com, February 20, 2011.
Social Security Numbers In Unsecured Places: A Legal Q and A, NASO On Board, January 2011, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Game Reports: The Dos and Don’ts: A Legal Q and A, Referee Magazine, Law Column, November, 2010, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials).
How To Fight False Charges: A Legal Q and A, NASO On Board, September 2010, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Heads-Up On Business, Legalities Good For All, Referee Magazine, Law Column, September 2010, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Competitive Cheer Does Not Count As Sport Under Title IX, Court Rules, Momsteam.com, July 29, 2010.
Defenseless Against Out-Of-Line Barbs Online, Referee Magazine, Law Column, July 2010, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Report Electronic Threats: A Legal Q and A, It’s Official, Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, July 2010, page N6.
How To Deal With A Criminal Complaint: A Legal Q and A, NASO On Board, July 2010, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Minneapolis Summit Showcases Top Speakers, NASO On Board, April 2010, page 3 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Complaints Lead To No Tournament Games, It's Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, April 2010, page N5.
Use Uncertified Officials and You Might Risk It All, Referee Magazine, Law Column, April 2010, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Safety for Officials Takes A Group Effort, Referee Magazine, Law Column, January 2010, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials).
When A Fan's Comments Go Too Far, It's Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, December 2009, page N5 (with Alan Goldberger).
Legal Pitfalls of Training Videos, Referee Magazine: Law Column, October 2009, page 68 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Conflicts of Interest – Sometimes You Have To Say No, Officials Quarterly, Fall 2009, page 12 (National Federation of High Schools).
Unemployment Payments Affected By Officiating, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter Of The National Association Of Sports Officials, August 2009, page N6.
Combating The Shortage Of Officials In Youth Sports, Momsteam.com, August 2009.
Member's Workers' Compensation Claim Against Association, NASO On Board, June 2009, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Indiana Drops Rule Against Girls Playing Baseball: Title IX Success Story, momsteam.com, May 27, 2009.
HCM and Sudden Cardiac Death In Young Athletes, momsteam.com, May 8, 2009.
Score One For Schools , April 20, 2009 (donaldcollins.org exclusive content) (a South Korean Reporter Sees The Value of School Sports and The Inherent Flaws In The Club Sport Model).
Does Training Impact Independent Contractor Status, It’s Official, April 2009, page N6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Know How To Use Your Bylaws, NASO On Board, April 2009, page 8 (with Alan Goldberger) (National Association of Sports Officials).
Links and Resources For Sports Officials Starting Out, momsteam.com, March 2009.
Gender Based Discrimination: A Legal Q and A, NASO On Board, February 2009, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Collins on Role Models, donaldcollins.org, February 5, 2009 (expansion of Collins' quotes in Redefining The Role Model by Melinda Vickerman, The Jersey Journal (The Jersey Mom Column), February 5, 2009).
Cheerleading A Contact Sport, Court Says, momsteam.com, January 31, 2009.
Preparticipation Physical Exam Forms – Is Your School Administration Auditing the Athletic Department?, momsteam.com, January 2009.
Gun Violence At Youth Sports Contests: An Ever Present Threat In Urban Areas , momsteam.com, January 12, 2009.
Could Disciplining For “Conduct Unbecoming” Lead To Liability? A Legal Q and A, It’s Official, January 2009, page N9 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Fines For Umbrella Organization, NASO On Board, December 2008, page 4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Could Using Video Lead to Liability?, It’s Official, December 2008, page N7 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Improper Removal of Games: A Legal Q and A, It’s Official, September 2008, page N6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Don’t Overlook Jewelry Rules, It’s Official, July 2008, page N3 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Proposed Wisconsin Bare-Chested Fan Ban Should Be Approved, momsteam.com, June 2008.
Sportsmanship's Golden Rule: Know Your Role and Stay Within It, momsteam.com, June 2008.
Who Is Snapping Pictures of Your Child: Technology Has Its Downsides, momsteam.com, May 2008.
Aggressive Reporting Woes, It’s Official, March 2008, page N9 (National Association of Sports Officials).
When A Referee Is A Substitute, NASO On Board, February 2008, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Disabilities, Religion, Officials and You, NASO On Board, January 2008, page 4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Covering Liability In Bylaws, Unknown Date in 2007 (National Association of Sports Officials)
How To Stay Clear of The Courtroom, Referee Magazine, February 2007, page 42 (National Association of Sports Officials).
When Security Leaves You On Your Own, It’s Official, January 2007, page N9 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Lawsuits Can Arise When Officials Penalize, Referee Magazine, November 2006, page 56.
Does Incorporating Protect Me?, NASO On Board, October 2006, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Step Up When A Player Goes Down, Referee Magazine, September 2006, page 52 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Does Training Impact Independent Contractor Status?, NASO On Board, August 2006, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Are You At Risk If Teams Play Short?: Referee Magazine, July 2006, page 52 (National Association of Sports Officials).
The Problem of Paying Game Fees: NASO On Board, June 2006, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Proprietary Association Material – Legal Q & A, NASO On Board, May 2006, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Better Talk To A Lawyer – Referee Magazine, March 2006 page 66 (edited and compiled by Donald C. Collins) (this is a Q and A session from the 2005 NASO Sports Officiating Summit, featuring attorney Alan Goldberger and American Specialty Insurance VP Lowell Gratigny answering legal questions that affect officials - for more from Alan and Lowell, click here).
Game Management Problems: Attack Them At The Source, NASO On Board, March 2006, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Can Our Training Program Keep Us Out of Trouble? (legal Q & A), NASO On Board, January, 2006, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials – Legal Information and Consultation Program).
Unsafe Field Conditions: Legal Q & A, It's Official, November 2005, page N3 (National Association of Sports Officials)
What Now?!: Referee Magazine, October 2005, page 27 (co-authored by Lawrence Tomei, Tim Sloan, Rick Wolefel, Tom Schreck, Jim Arehart, Dave Simon, Brian Baernstein, Judson Howard, Jay Miner, and Loren Else)
The Problem With Paying Out Game Fees: NASO On Board, October, 2005, page 8 (National Association of Sports Officials - Legal Information and Consultation Program)
State Requirements on Independent Contractors: Legal Q & A, It’s Official, April 2005 Report, page N9 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Hands Off The Cash: 4 Easy Methods To Protect Association Funds, NASO On Board, April, 2005, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Conflicts of Interest Policies: A Vital Tool For Your Association, NASO On Board, February, 2005, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Criminal Background Checks: Legal Q & A, It’s Official, January 2005 Report, page N3 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Do It Right, You’ll Get Noticed: How to Keep Your Association In A Positive Light, NASO On Board, November, 2004, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Doing What’s Right For The Leagues You Service, NASO On Board, April, 2004, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Insurance: The Hard Questions – Part II – What Should You Be Asking?, NASO On Board, February, 2004, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Insurance: The Hard Questions – Part I – Where Do I Begin?, NASO On Board, January, 2004, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Modern Age, Modern Official, LOAN Newsnet, November, 2003 page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Associations Are Accountable, LOAN Newsnet, October, 2003, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Evaluating Evaluation Systems, LOAN Newsnet, September, 2003, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Common Talk on Independent Contractor Status, LOAN Newsnet, March, 2003, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Modern Association Management Part III: Assigning Policies and Procedures, LOAN Newsnet, January, 2003, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials Publications)
Modern Association Management Part II: The Educational Climate, LOAN Newsnet, December, 2002, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials Publications).
Modern Association Management Part I: Management, Rewards and Due Process, LOAN Newsnet, November, 2002, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials Publications).
Taking Care of Business at The Banquet, LOAN Newsnet, October, 2002, page 7 (National Association of Sports Officials Publications).
Auxiliary Functions: Can Officials Cry Foul, LOAN Newsnet, September, 2002, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials Publications).
A Marketing Approach To Recruiting, LOAN Newsnet, June 2002, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials Publications).
Building A Framework For Recruiting, LOAN Newsnet, March 2002, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials Publications).
House Cleaning: Preparing To Recruit, LOAN Newsnet, February 2002, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials Publications).
Winning The Sportsmanship Battle, LOAN Newsnet, December 2001, page 2 (National Association Of Sports Officials Publications).
Stay Out Of Court: Use Arbitration To Save Time and Money, LOAN Newsnet, September 2001 page 1 (National Association Of Sports Officials Publications).
Of The People, By The People: How To Ensure That Legislators Hear Your Voice, Referee Magazine, July 2001 page 42 (co-authored by Jennifer Rardin).
4 Things You Need To Know About The Americans With Disabilities Act, Referee Magazine, June 2001 page 44.
Avoid The Attack: Develop A Battery Plan For Your Association, LOAN Newsnet, February 2001 page 1 (National Association Of Sports Officials Publications).
Can We Put Sportsmanship Back In The Game?, LOAN Newsnet, October 2000 page 1 (National Association Of Sports Officials Publications).
Special Report On Officials And Independent Contractor Status, July 1998 (prepared for annual conference of National Association Of Sports Officials).
Cited or Quoted
Former Sac-Joaquin Section Commissioner Pete Saco Dies At Age 70, reported by Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, January 30, 2023.
Collins Retires As CIF-San Francisco Section Commissioner, It's Official, Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, April 2022, page 4.
It's Time To Move On, SFS Commissioner Don Collins Reflects On 20 Years At The Helm, reported by Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, January 3, 2022.
S.F. Section Commissioner Don Collins To Oversee One Last Football Championship Game, reported by Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, November 24, 2021.
Barry Mano, Waiving It Off (Publisher’s Memo), Referee Magazine, December 2020, page 4.
Tough Calls For Top High School Athletes, reported by Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, August 2, 2020, page 1.
Employee or Independent Contractor? Pennsylvania Case Involving Lacrosse Officials May Impact Sports Officials Nationwide, reported by Jason Palmer, Dave Simon & Jeffrey Stern, Referee Magazine, April 2019, page 20 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Law and Liability Up Close, It's Official, Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, January 2018, page 5.
Collins Presents At National Association of Sports Officials Summit, July 2017
Industry Leaders Highlight 2017 Summit, NASO Advisor, April 2017, page 3.
Driven By Data In Louisville, NASO Advisor, March 2017, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
‘Just The Facts’ When Report Writing, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials, December 2016, page N6.
Massialis Wins Silver To Help Showcase San Francisco As Fencing Hub, reported by Harold Abend, Prep2Prep.com, August 8, 2016
Collins Presents At National Association of Sports Officials Summit, July 2016
Collins to Receive Medallion, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, May 2016, page N1.
Industry Leaders Highlight 2016 Summit Speaker Lineup, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, April 2016, page N2.
Game Over For Artificial-Turf Curmudgeons At Beach Chalet by C.W. Nevius, San Francisco Chronicle, December 3, 2015 page D-1.
Vetting Board Members by Brent Killackey, NASO Advisor, November 2015, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Collins Talks Assaults As TV Guest, It's Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, June, 2014, page N2.
Outgoing Board Members Receive Great Call Awards, It's Official, Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, November 2013, page N 2
Lunch Breakouts at NASO Summit, It's Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, June, 2013, page N2..
Atlanta Summit Draws Big Numbers, NASO-On Board, October 2011, page 6 (National Association of Sports Officials)
Notes From Wisconsin Independent Contractor Research, October 2011.
Atlanta Summit To Showcase Top Speakers, NASO-On Board, April 2011, page 2 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Keep Your Bylaws Up-To-Date, NASO-On Board, August 2010, page 4 (National Association of Sports Officials).
NASO Names Three New Board Members, Elects Officers, It’s Official, Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, July 2010, page N1.
Insights Into The NASO Board Room, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, June 2010, page N7.
Student Athlete Surmounts Obstacles On and Off The Field by Amanda Pazornik, JWeekly, June 10, 2010.
Minneapolis Summit Showcases Top Speakers, NASO-On Board, March 2010, page 3 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Year In Review: NASO Reaches Out In 2009, Referee Magazine, February 2010, page 49.
The Year In Review – 2009: NASO Board Updates, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, January 2010, page N4.
NASO Board Discusses Important Issues, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter of The National Association of Sports Officials, January 2010, page N2.
Meet Your New Board Member: Don Collins, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter Of The National Association of Sports Officials, September 2009, page N6.
NASO Welcomes New Board Members, Officers, NASO On Board, August 2009, page 4.
Three Join NASO Board, New Officers Elected, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter Of The National Association Of Sports Officials, August 2009, page N1.
Redefining The Role Model by Melinda Vickerman, The Jersey Journal (The Jersey Mom Column), February 5, 2009.
Two New Members Join Committee; Two Rotate Off by John Gillis, Officials’ Quarterly page 32, Winter 2008 (National Federation of High Schools).
The Fearsome Commissioner by Elena Chin, Outloud Radio Newsletter, November, 2008.
NASO Holds Successful Cleveland Summit, Referee Magazine, October 2008
NFHS Coaches' Quarterly and NFHS Officials' Quarterly Publications Committee Meetings To Be Held, October Executive Director's Update 08 by Robert F. Kanaby, NFHS Executive Director, October, 2008.
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TransSports, reported by Elena Chin, Outloud Radio, San Francisco, April, 2008.
The Three Minute Interview With Don Collins by Matt Elliser, San Francisco Examiner, September 10, 2007.
Funding Mechanisms That Support Services For Children and Youth In Other Jurisdictions by Chicago Metropolis 2020: the Chicago Out-of-School Time Project, September 9, 2007
Tools Column, Referee Magazine, September 2007, page 42 (citing www.donaldcollins.org as a source for information for officials and administrators).
Jake Leonard, TransBay Football Cut Off, Oakland Tribune, July 25, 2007.
Josephson Institute, Jocks Behaving Badly, Pursuing Victory With Honor e-newsletter, Vol. 7, No. 2, February 2007 (citing www.donaldcollins.org as a source for information on jocks behaving badly).
Matt Elliser, Burton Pumas Finally Get a Playing Field of Their Own, San Francisco Examiner, October 21, 2006.
C.W. Nevius, Impact of Steroids Felt Across High School Sports, San Francisco Chronicle, September 20, 2006, page A-14.
Linda Chion Kenney, Targeting Sportsmanship, The School Administrator, June 2006, Number 6, Vol. 63 (published by the American Association of School Administrators).
Loren Else, Name, Rank and Serial Number, Referee Magazine, February 2006, page 76.
Christopher Lawlor, Balboa, Lincoln Battle For S.F. Title, USA Today, November 23, 2005 Page 4C.
Saquib Rahim, Comcast Deal To Face the Board Without Rules’ Recommendation, BeyondChron.org, August 4, 2005.
How To Write Your Officiating Resume, Referee Magazine, September 2004, page 61.
Van Oler, No Safe Haven, Referee Magazine, July 2004 page 25.
Peter Jackel, Overtime, Referee Magazine, October 2003 page 76.
Jennifer Rardin, The Same, Only Different, Referee Magazine, August 2002 page 44.
Lead, Follow or Get Out of The Way!, It’s Official: Monthly Newsletter Of The National Association Of Sports Officials, June 2002 page N1.
NASO National Conferences: Talk That = Action, Referee Magazine, March 2002 page 29.
Collins Named Commish For San Francisco Section, The CIF News, March 2002 page 7
High School Sports: Chicago Native Named SF Commissioner of Athletics by Phil Wong, San Francisco Chronicle, December 21, 2001.
Special Report: How To Get & Keep Officials, June 2001 (prepared by National Association Of Sports Officials).
Jerry Grunska, Well-Oiled Machine, Referee Magazine, October 2000 page 36.
Ted Curtis, What's Best For Me?, Referee Magazine, March 2000, page 32.
Barry Mano, Beef Up Penalties For Assaults On Sports Officials, Racine Journal-Times, June 8, 1999 page 6A (opinion piece by the president of the National Association Of Sports Officials).
Nanette Asimov, Four Violent Confrontations In Bay Area In Five Months, San Francisco Chronicle, February 15, 1999 page 1. Click here for pdf version.
Alaska Moves Quickly On Independent Contractor Issue, It's Official: Monthly Newsletter Of The National Association Of Sports Officials, June 1998 page 4.
David Knopf, The Fight For Independence, Referee Magazine, January 1998 page 32.
Tim Heenan, High School Athletic Game Officials: Independent Contractors Or Employees?, Officials' Quarterly, Winter 1997 page 4 (published by National Federation of State High School Associations).
Dwight Chapin, Local Amateurs Out In Cold As Far As Training Facility, San Francisco Examiner, October 19, 1997 page B1. Click here for pdf version.
Merv Harris, Preps: Women's Movement Now Official(s), San Francisco Examiner, May 6, 1997 page B2.
Bob Summers, California Bill AB 1655 Takes Next Step, LOAN NewsNet, September 1995, page 3 (National Association of Sports Officials Publications).
Bob Summers, Independent Contractor Bill AB 1655 Moving Through California Legislature, LOAN NewsNet, July 1995, page 1 (National Association Of Sports Officials Publications).
Bob Summers, Bill Introduced To Clarify Independent Contractor Status, LOAN NewsNet, May 1995, page 1.
Matt Maiocco, Taxing Situation: Umpires Cry Foul Over MVAL Tactics, Fremont Argus, March 4, 1995 page A1.
Bob Summers, Are Umpires Independent Or Are They Employees? A Dilemma on The Playing Fields, San Francisco Examiner, January 20, 1995.
Appearances/AWARDS
July 30, 2024, Atlanta, GA - Collins Presents at NASO Summit
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Collins Presents at National Association of Sports Officials Virtual Summit, August 2020. See Virtual Summit Focuses On Why Officiating Is So Important, NASO Advisor, August 2020, page 1 (National Association of Sports Officials).
Collins Presents At National Association of Sports Officials Summit, July 2019. See Learn Leadership Lessons At Summit Lunch Breakouts, NASO Advisor, June 2019, page 3 (National Association of Sports Officials
Collins Presents At National Association of Sports Officials Summit, July 2017
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Collins To Speak On Legal Issues at Officiate Kentucky Day, July 2017
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Collins appears at American Bar Association's Business Law Annual Meeting for Session entitled: A Flying Wedge? The Union of Sports Law & Labor Law In Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Athletics, September 9. 2016, Boston, MA.
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Collins named the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO), Mel Narol Medallion Award Winner for 2016. The Mel Narol Medallion recognizes an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the betterment of NASO. You can click the link above for more information and a list of past winners.
Collins Appears at Harvard For Mom's Team Summit, September 15, 2014. See The View From The Commissioner's Box: How Sports Officials Can Help Develop Athletes And Keep Them Safe . Click here to view the entire Mom's Team Summit.
Collins Interviewed on Adult Violence In Youth Sports, reported by Karen Quant, Medill School of Journalism Newsmakers March 14, 2014.
Collins Recognized at San Francisco's City Hall, February 14, 2012.
Panelist at NASO Summit 2011 - Click here for Summit Brochure. See Page 7 of Brochure for Information on Legal Panel With Alan Goldberger, Lowell Gratigny and Collins.
Panelist at NASO Summit 2010 - Click here for Summit Brochure. See Page 5 of Brochure for Information on Legal Panel With Alan Goldberger, Lowell Gratigny and Collins.
Panelist at NASO Summit 2009 - Click here for Summit Brochure. See Page 6 of Brochure for Information on Legal Panel With Alan Goldberger, Lowell Gratigny and Collins.
Panelist at NASO Summit 2008 - Click here for Summit Brochure. See Page 7 of Brochure for Information on Legal Panel with Alan Goldberger, Lowell Gratigny and Collins.
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TransSports, reported by Elena Chin, Outloud Radio, April, 2008.
KQED Forum: Steroid Use and High School Children, August 3, 2005
Collins's Testimony before U.S. Senate on the Ted Stevens Olympic Sports Act (which was called the Amateur Sports Act at the time of the testimony), April 21, 1997
Summary of Collins's Testimony before U.S. Senate on the Ted Stevens Olympic Sports Act (which was called the Amateur Sports Act at the time of the testimony), April 21, 1997
