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Obviously reading through many of these posts wil give you an idea of what other officials think is a good referee. Here are of a few things I believe (in no particular order):
1. Calling what is appropriate for each level. For example, on Thursday, I did a MS game and on Saturday a Women's College game. You can not call it the same way.
2. Using proper mechanics. Being in the right place will mean you will get the call right more often than not. Using proper signals shows professionalism.
3. Hustle, not matter what level.
4. Game management, very important especially at higher levels. These are people skills, dealing with coaches, players and your fellow officials.
5. Knwowing the rules so that you will apply them correctly.
6. Presence.
7. Appearance: conditionning, clothes, posture etc...
8. Wanting to be a good official! Working hard at improving: clinics, camps, studying the craft.
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