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Originally posted by mattbt:
Yeah, it is getting crowded. I work in the city and it's a pain just getting lunch!!
These camps sound like an excellent idea, something that we can definitely learn from. Would it be too much to ask to get some camp itineraries, topics etc. emailed to me. I'm keen to get some sort of camp going with my association and need some help in the structure of it all.
One more thing - who are the camps pitched at? Officials trying to crack the collegiate or high school level, or beginners or what. The camp I am thinking of running is for people in their first year of junior representative ball (Under 12's and 14's).
matt
PS - You're guys gave us a beating the other nite. You can see from that one performance how dominant Team USA are going to be in the next few weeks. I can't wait to see them.
Saw the game what a war. Do you know the name of the official who had to step in? They did a great job considering all factors.
I am like you..use FIBA rules. We run camps just like they do in the USA. Our association will look at the particular skill level of the teams/players involved in the camp to determine what level of official could / will work the camp.
For itineraries ideas have a go on these.
- Trail position movement
- Lead position movement
- Offical / Player rapport
- Confidence, stature, image, poise
- Consistency
- Pregame, teamwork, post game
- Communication
The best thing in my mind you should do at a camp is video tape the game with a commentator, and then review it with the officials after the game. A Picture is worth 1000 words. Another idea is to have support staff along the baseline and sidelines who are talking to the official as the game is going on.(depends on skill level of players/official). These assistant should be ensuring that the officials are in the correct position and that they are covering their coverage are. (they don't make calls)
keep smiling
SH