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These are great tips. I am attending the John Holt camp in WV here soon and I shall make sure I have everything on the list with me. I too also found another solution to help me out.

I had a few of my friends who are already high school/college officials come and watch some of my games that I referee, and had them write down notes, things to work on, critiques, etc. Then during half time or between games (since I mostly do tournaments) I would look at the list and work on a few of the items on the list.

For example, I use to go and report my foul shots very quickly. Was kinda hard for someone to catch what I was saying if they weren't paying full attention. So one of my friends noticed that, wrote it down, and the next game I worked on that detail and now, I fixed that issue. Others like court positioning, three-man rotation, etc. So I just work on a few things during each game and BAM!, I am learning and becoming a better official each game that I do.

Another thing though, I take critiques very well. So if someone says you suck at reporting fouls, don't put your head down. I just look at it like 'Damn, now I know thats one way not to report a foul'. Then I would try something new until I get it right. So, don't take it to heart what someone says something; just look at it as a way not to do something!!!

Good luck and I hope to hear from ya.

-Lucas