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Originally Posted by kdf5
Rule 2, Rule 2, Rule 2. It is the rule that is the foundation of all other rules.
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I 2nd the rule 2! Agree with other posters, since the season is upon us, try to find an official who will go out to a practice field, work a littel with some mechanics at ONE position.
It helped me just working one position for about three years before learning the another. I started at HL, it is similar to LJ, so basically you were learning it at the same time. However, there's some basic differnces during pre-game and kicking game. When I felt comforable at the HL, I worked games at the LJ during those first three years. I then went to the BJ spot, worked it a few games but I always end up at the HL spot!
I am starting my 8th year, I worked about 4 games last year at the WH spot. Just take time, master one position at a time and enjoy it. I could kick myself for not getting certified earlier in my life.
Work camps, scrimmages, pee wee, middle school, JV, anytiime you can get on the field, do it. Never turn down a game, this will open up the eyes of the person who schedules, show them you are dependable. Don't only settle for the NFHS books, order more resources, work these boards and have fun. If you have a question, don't mind asking us idiots.