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Originally Posted by fiasco
I find it oddly disturbing that this is the reaction I always get when I make a statement like that.
What can I say? I love my wife and she's smokin' hot.
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That's fine. But you weren't listening.
A lot of knowledge is gleaned right after a game, while the numbers, faces and actions are still clear in many minds.
In the original post you asked for "
advice you would give to a new guy starting out". It was offered.
- Bearef offered: Be willing to accept constructive criticism...
- SWMOzebra offered: Remember, making mistakes is easy. Learning from the mistakes you make can be more difficult, but will make you a stronger official.
- Dan ref offered: Learn to keep your mouth shut. Really.
- Junker offered: One nugget not mentioned is that as the new guy, always offer to buy the first round after the game.
- Ignats75 offered: Going out those couple of times a year when everyone agrees to meet at Quaker Steak & Lube. I would encourage you to do that. If you never go out, it will be that much harder for you to earn the trust of the veterans.
- Jurassic Referee offered: You'll learn more after the game over a beer/diet coke(
) with the guys than you will at most meetings, especially if your partners are experienced, solid officials.
- Junker added: After the game, on Friday nights we would go have a beverage or two and I'd sit in the corner, listen and ask questions. Its a great way to learn!
- Rut offered: Also some of the best teaching of officiating goes on after the game is over or at the local bar or restaurant. This does not mean every single night you work you must go out, but if you want to learn the ins and outs of officiating, I would not be so quick to dismiss this practice.
There it is. Believe it.