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My first advice, drop out of that cow college you're attending.
Just kidding. Of course, being a gamecock I have to give you a hard time.
You've gotten some good advice in this thread, not much more I can give you. One thing I would say a new official needs is to be able to take constructive criticism. We've had new officials come in that either were crushed any time you pointed out something they might want to work on, or thought they knew it all and didn't want to hear it.
This gig is all trial and error. Not a single one of us has ever had a perfect game, but we are all striving toward that goal. Listen to the old timers. There is so much more about officiating than what is in the books. Good field presence and judgment takes time and experience, and it takes failure. Learn from your mistakes.
Great that you're getting in at such a young age. I kick myself everyday for not getting in at your age.
But most of all.....HAVE FUN!!!!
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