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Originally Posted by NURef
I'm a second year official getting my first shot at regulation high school bball...freshman & some JV games this winter. Over the last year I've been so impressed with the feedback, help and exchange of information from my partners...lots to learn and lots of mistakes.
However, several veteran officials have warned me that don't be surprised if you don't get an open arms welcome from the varsity crew as you complete your freahman or JV game heading into the dressing room looking to get some quality feedback or discuss a situation. Why is this? Is it due to that fact that the varsity crew is getting mentally set for their game or is it that I'm just not worthy as a rookie...probably both. Also, any tips on how to break the ice? Thanks!
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Why? Because there are all types of people.
There are some who love to mentor, to give advice.
There are some who are interested in mentoring.
Also, there are those that are interested in being mentored.
And there are some they
aren't.
Personally, I've run into too many who are interested in hearing what the veterans have to say. They think they've got it down pat, and don't want to hear it from the "old" guys.
Rarely do I offer advice at the JV guys finish unless they ask. If I see something that they royally screwed up, then I'll tactfully ask about it. (I've even done that in the gym. See below.
) But as for offering a critique, NOPE, not unless I'm point blank asked.
Just a quickie about the situation I mentioned above:
I watched a JV game with a 3 man crew go into OT. The R started to put the ball in play with the AP arrow! The 3 had debated and either the R had won out or it was 2 against 1. Fortunately, the arrow was pointing to the end I was sitting on. I got up while the teams breaking their huddles, went to the L and told him they were making a mistake. He said, "That's what I tried to tell him." He went to the R, told him what I had said, the R looked at me in the stands, and the tossed the jump ball.