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Originally posted by Junker
Thanks for the thoughts everyone. As far as pregame, so far I've only had JV and freshman games from this assignor. I try to be at the gym even for lower level games at least 20 minutes before tipoff, ready to go. In most of my games so far this year, pregame has consisted of meeting each other and shaking hands as that was about all we had time for. I hate to say anything about staying in your own area and such because I don't want to be the annoying new guy that thinks he knows everything.
The comments about them not knowing or trusting me got me thinking. What do you look for when working with someone for the first time? I know last night when my partner walked in just before tip off, grabbed the ball and left his watch on, I thought I might be in for a long night. Next I look for mechanics on the first couple of calls. I guess the most important to me is that they make eye contact with me as soon as there is any whistle. What do you all look for?
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If he's getting there last minute I would ask him about that. Hey I'm new to this area, is showing up at the last minute standard procedure here?
Well we need to go over a few things etc., So while you're waiting for them to warm up talk about it.
Checking the book takes about a minute, same with the coaches conference (we have one mandated by the state) and the captains mtgs. about 30 seconds.
So that gives you several minutes to talk.
The other option would be take the halftime and do it.
No matter what I would get on the same page. And as Dan mentioned it might take stepping on his toes with a few calls etc.,
Thanks
David