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Old Thu Aug 26, 2004, 10:58pm
Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. is offline
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Originally posted by azbigdawg
There is a difference between criticism and CONSTRUCTIVE criticism...for example "YOU SUCK" vs "you may want to try it this way next time".... makes a world of difference

As a instructor of new basketball officials I do not use the phrase "constructive criticism" because it is an oxymoron. "Constructive" means to build-up and "criticism" means to tear down in a derogitory manner (at least when used in the phrase "constructive criticism"). Whether I am teaching new officials or observing veteran officials, I evaluate. I let officials what the are doing well and where they need improvement. And I like to same for me when I am being evaluated.

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