[JRutledge]

what BigJoe said. This is actually a great list. I think these things are right on. To me you cannot be a good official without these things you listed. But I would like to add one more to your list. I think you have to have good people skills or skills to deal with people on differnet levels. We are also judged by how we deal with fellow officials and coaches. If we cannot deal with those individuals in a professional way, you might never get the chance to prove the other things. I do not want to over-emphasize this point, but you do have to get on the court before you can officiate to being with, if you get my drift.

Basically Jay R, this is a great list.

Peace