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Originally Posted by euby
Anyway I figure if your going to do something...do it right so I joined our local officals association and will be starting classes here in a couple weeks leading up to the exam at the first of October. I have bought the rule book, case book, and handbook and read thru them.
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Excellent. Our local group has had a lot of success with ex-coaches who leave the dark side and start officiating.
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What was the hardest transition to make during your first year?
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To stop watching the ball and trust my partners.
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As a newbie what should be my primary focus be on... rules, mechanics, networking, conditioning?
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Everything. Take in as much as you can without getting overwhelmed.
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What should I avoid while dealing with AD's, coaches, other officials?
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Just treat everyone with respect and expect them to do the same. Having been a coach, you have a headstart on dealing with coaches.
Welcome and good luck. I hope you come to love officiating as much as I do.
Z