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Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
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Originally posted by SMEngmann
As a second year official, I can relate well to your post. I have been assigned as the R several times already with inexperienced partners and I find those games at least as useful as games in which I work with an established vet or I get evaluated. Those games have strengthened my game management skills considerably as I know that if I'm not on top of my game, especially in terms of dead-ball officiating, that the game probably won't run smoothly. Also, with less experienced partners, I find that I'm most likely to have a meaningful pregame with them and to effectively take care of business than with an experienced ref, not always though. Often dealing with "the veterans" can be tough as they give the "rookie pregame" and some dramatically expand their court coverage early, not trusting me because they haven't worked with me. While most vets can give valuable feedback, occasionally they can come off as unapproachable or as know it alls.
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I'm enjoying this thread, because for many of us we've started taking for granted how hard officiating is.
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I was just thinking exactly the same thing, in fact I envy BITS for that "can't sleep 'cause I'm too excited about that game" feeling he's got. Interesting that it was during a girl's freshman game when I felt I had somehow finally "put it all together". Those games ARE fun, being a new guy and working hard to improve IS fun. Let's not take the FUN part for granted either.