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Officials at all levels blow calls. That's no secret. Great officials are great because they have characteristics that are hard to teach. Patience. Confidence. Poise. Charisma. Passion. Personality.
I'm a big believer that a person's officiating characteristics are just an extension of themselves. If you are arrogant off the court, you'll be arrogant on the court. If you are a genuine, pleasant person from day to day, that will also be projected as you officiate. These are just two examples of my "theory".
Bottom line is either you have "it" or you don't. You can strive to improve with hard work and desire and you will definitely get better, but to attain the "great" status, that is determined long before you put on the stripes.
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