Be sure your assignors know you're available for an emergency, and then be available. Lots of folks get that first break because of a last-minute fill-in where they were able to show their stuff.
Also, you might ask the assignors to come and watch at a specific game. This impresses them with your confidence and shows what you can do. Then ask for critique and what needs improvement. Show that you're coachable, and able to adjust to what they like.
If you know any of the big dogs personally, ask them for honest critique and a good recommendation to this or that assignor.
These are all things that have worked for people that I know.
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