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Old Wed Oct 26, 2005, 06:51pm
WhistlesAndStripes WhistlesAndStripes is offline
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I was in a situation a couple of years ago, with the exception of the rules misinterpretations etc. Basically what I found is this:

1. All the letters don't mean squat to anyone. That's just to give you the run around a little bit.

2. Speak up at meetings, and challenge them on their intertretations if they are in fact correct. This is a way to let them know that you know the book inside and out. Don't be afraid to show that knowledge in the classroom.

3. Bide your time for a little bit. My first season in a new area, i got a grand total of FOUR varsity games. Did I like it, no. Did I think I deserved better? Yes. But that's just the way this stuff works. Whether you like to admit it or not, officials associations all across the country are all a bunch of "good ole boys" networks. It'll take some *** kissin and stuff like that to work your way in, but be personable about it and it can be done.

Like I said, my fist season in a new place was crap, but the next year I was workin a full V schedule. One other piece of advice, work closely with them 20+ newbies as much as you can, and let em know you're there to help them get better and listen to their point of view. Id your board is elected, it's amazing how far them 20+ votes may be able to carry you.
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