[williebfree]

Welcome to the wide world of officiating!

All the above, and ....

1.) Work as many games as you can. This also means looking for "lower level" (5th, 6th grade) games and up.

2) Try to find a mentor that you can use as an observer/partner for non-biased feedback.

3.) Join your local official's association. The association will also be a possible resource for a mentor. Our association only charges 1/2 rate dues for students.

4.) Review this forum often. Perhaps you will learn about a situation and mentally log the answer and avoid an embarassing situation on your court.

5.) Re-stressing BsktballRef's advice... SLOW DOWN!

6.) Have fun!