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Old Wed Aug 25, 2010, 11:22am
grunewar grunewar is offline
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My $.02

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What was the process for you when you joined your association?
Pay dues, go to the initial meeting, go to state mandated meeting, take the exam, register in Arbiter, do scrimmages and get evals, wait for assignments.
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Was there classroom time, if so how many years?
Unfortunately, we had very few classroom sessions initially. However, we had/have a great many on-court sessions. We're supposed to have more classroom time this yr. Jury is out on that one.....
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Were you assigned a mentor?
I don't believe in "assigning" mentors. After many yrs in the military, I believe a mentor is someone YOU choose because of their knowledge, demeanor, experience, etc., and someone you can talk to and get along with as a friend, confident. It is someone of YOUR choosing. I don't know that I'd want someone assigning me to someone I may not get along with, we have very little else in common, who is not a good teacher, listener, personable, etc.
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What did you have to score on the NFHS test?
I believe we need an 80% here.
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Was there an evaluation process, if so what had to take place?
We are evaluated during pre-season scrimmages by our training committee and they decide on what level we're assigned. IMO, it's been pretty fare. Pre-game, in game management, rules, appearance, communications, etc.
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Any other requirements?
Be available when needed, jump at all opportunities, listen and learn, gain experience, hustle and do your best.
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