[JBleach85]

I once was a newbie, and gained valuable experience from mentors and other officials who have helped me along the way. Now, in my sixth year of officiating I got picked up by a college assignor and I can feel those butterflies coming again for some games, but enough about me.

A few points of advice I can give you is work your best everytime out on the floor. Always be open to advice that people will give you, sometimes it is good advice sometimes you can just disregard it. Another thing is that if you area does a Varsity/JV double header where the JV plays first and you are working that game hang around for the Varsity game for a little and watch what they do and see how they handle situations. Also, if you are still there at halftime go in and listen to what they have to say, some officials will allow it and I have seen some where they have not.

Finally, just go out and have fun and work games when asked to. We all have commitments that come up, but honest when they do. In the long run, once you get working a few games and start talking to fellow officials you might wind up with a mentor, or in some cases five mentors, don't ask me how that happen to me it just dd.

Overall, enjoy yourself and welcome to the forum. Everyone here is great about rules and plays that arise in the game. Also, there is a little humor that comes with it so that is what makes this a great place to learn. I read some of these threads a few times a day to stay focus or just to have some fun.

Once again welcome you should do well!

JB