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Originally posted by JRutledge
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Originally posted by blindzebra
New officials don't work varsity, so stop spinning what is being said. There is a MAJOR DIFFERENCE between first time on the court and inexperienced.
In most places that brand new official is working middle school and freshman games. Most times they have another new or inexperienced official with them.
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My very first assigned game I worked was a JV/Sophomore Prelim game. Before I had my license I had a HS game scheduled. Now I worked some Junior High Games and even 5th and 6th grade games before the actual HS season started, but there was nothing holding me back from working HS game. An IHSA Official's license is so that officials can work HS games, not any game. I can work any game I like outside of HS without an IHSA license. Officials in my state will work anything
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Originally posted by blindzebra
Arizona is one of the areas in the country with the most growth in new officials and one of the highest retention rates in the country. I'm actively involved in our mentoring program, so perhaps before you start implying good old boy sabotage, you do a little research next time.
Their interaction with veteran officials is usually limited to meetings and quick evaluations and suggestions at the half and between games.
Not a time frame where you load up an official with a laundry list of do's and dont's. That time is best used with major issues or getting them in position to see the play.
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What is your point? So you think differently than I do on this. So what if you have a different opinion. You can do whatever you like in Arizona. I do not live in Arizona. You do not live in Illinois. We do not work under the same systems of assigning and officiating. We do not have the same level of basketball I can assure you of that.
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Originally posted by blindzebra
Talking about a patient whistle isn't helping if they are not blowing their whistle or you can't even hear their whistle.
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All I said was why is mentioning a patient whistle a crime? I guess asking a question is too much for you to handle. If you feel that a newer official cannot grasp that concept, do not teach it. I on the other hand will mention it and I know many officials that grasp the concept of advantage/disadvantage very well. I know a couple of guys that work in the CBA right now because they understood that concept and many other concepts that were very advanced. I guess you would know.
Peace
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We are not talking about you and your resume. Nor do we care how advanced the basketball is in the great state of Illinois.
You do know that the sun does not rise and set because of you, right?
The level of arrogance in your posts is unbelievable.
You are a credit to officials everywhere, and we are all honored by your brilliant opinions.
{sarcasm off}