[bossref]

Just looking to improve the teaching
of new officials who will
work youth and rec ball.
We (BOSS of San Diego) give a 20 page
manual that has rules, signals, and philosophy.
We ask they they come out to "observe" a
few times and demonstrate proficiency in
basic signals.
We stress blowing a strong whistle and controlling
the games. We stress making eye-contact with partners
and the table.
We also stress the importance of hustle and good
body-language as well as good people skills.
We tell them that the perception the players have
of them is reality.
Anybody out there have some good teaching tools
or techniques?

PS Thanks to those who suggested that advertising
at the local colleges was a good way to recruit.
Four days in the SDSU Daily Aztec resulted in
over 40 responses.