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Originally posted by swmoref:
Well, I survived! 3 games, the gym started out at 115 degrees (so HOT). Just a couple of bad/wrong calls, but I felt that I learned some really good things. I don't think I will really be any more confident going into my next game but maybe a "little" less nervous! Thanks for all of your advice.
You got a lot of great advice and it was nice to see (read) how helpful we were all willing to be knowing that we've all been in your shoes. One pice of advice I'll give you is something one of my supervisors said to the crew I was on three years ago during a playoff game. One of my partners was in his first playoff situation and rushed some calls and signals. The supervisor said, "just remember, when you blow that whistle, nothing else can happen until you say so, therefore, slow down, get your mechanics right, communicate what you have to your partners and the players, then go to the table and make the report. Blowing the whistle, whether they like the call or not, commands respect." We all make mistakes, but when you see something happen, first and foremost blow the whistle like you mean it, then stop, take a split second, compose yourself and make the call.
Sounds like you did ok your first night out! Great job and best of luck.