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Old Sun Feb 22, 2004, 05:06pm
James Neil James Neil is offline
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Re: UCLA CAMP

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Originally posted by sampras59
Can anyone attend even a newbie? Whats your thoughts to one attending?
Yes, anyone can attend. Out of the 90+ officials attending we had “Rookies” to “Grizzled Old Timers.” I guess I could be best described as a “Grizzled Old Time Rookie” LOL. Anyway, as a second year guy I learned a great deal at this camp. The mechanic training was invaluable and because of it I was afforded the opportunity to work semi-pro ball when a vacancy opened up last year. They gave us plenty of opportunity to “Network” with supervising officials from the NFL, NCAA and AFL2 leagues. This “Networking is a must if one has plans of moving up to these levels.
The big plus for me was working with players and officials way above any level I will never attain. Kind of like a “Fantasy Officials Camp” for old guys. So my thoughts are to GO FOR IT!



[Edited by James Neil on Feb 22nd, 2004 at 04:09 PM]
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