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Originally Posted by The_Rookie
My first season is in the books and I really enjoyed it and learned a lot but realize how much I DON"T KNOW!
A big thanks to all the fellow refs on this sight who REALLY GUIDED me thru the season on rules and mechanics...I Learned a whole lot.
Truth be told, I got more guidance and advice on being a better ref from the folks on this blog than from those in my association...sad to say they all seem to be "Too Busy" and focused on themselves  |
I'm on the other side of that coin. I truly enjoy helping the newer officials by passing on what I've been taught over the last 30+ years. I had a mentor take me under his wing, now it's my turn, and I get a kick out of it.
Do you ask for help? Too many new officials seem to already "know it all" and don't want advice, so I don't offer unless asked. If a varsity official goes out of his/her way to introduce themselves and make conversation with you, there's a good bet they can be approached for advice. Approaching varsity officials who virtually ignore jv officials probably won't get you anywhere.
Last year I arrived early in the first half of a jv game. At half time I went into the locker room with the jv officials, where we had a nice short discussion. There was enough interest from the one that I took paper and pencil out for the second half and jotted down some notes. I went over them with the jv official before going out for my game. He stuck around to watch the first half, then joined us at our half time and questioned a few things he saw. That was fun. Unfortunately it happens far too seldom.