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Old Fri Apr 16, 2004, 12:52am
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Quote:
Originally posted by Hawks Coach
1. Know what you are doing, and do it well.

2. Do it with confidence, but not arrogance.

3. Never let them know that you know they are baiting you (never let it seem personal).

If you come across as competent and professional, especially if they try to get under your skin, it will usually stop.
That's just really great advice for any official, regardless of age.
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