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PROFFESSIONALISM
Professionalism is different to different people. And is pretty basic.
Accept an assignment,
Honour the assignment.
Be on time, ideally 60 minutes before game time.
Have a quality pre-game talk.
Be in good shape mentally and physically.
Know your limits (level of play and number of games).
Keep casual conversation with the crowd to a minimum and preferably not at all.
You are not the game but a function of it.
Wear your uniform right, keep your shirt tucked in, shoes clean, pants
pressed (hopefully they fit right), hair combed and maintained (facial hair if any too).
Have a good time.
Approach each game appropriately. I won't say the same, because not all games can be approached the same, but bitty ball should get the same level of respect and enthusiasm from its officials as the Final Four.
Maybe do a little role play with the vets dealing with coaches comments.
This would show some guys who struggle with this, a professional way to
communicate and diffuse.

Have a good think about this, are you professional enough?