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Originally Posted by ssp2979
Hello, I've recently become interested in becoming an official. I played football from 3rd grade through high school and spend all weekend watching football. So needless to say, since I already understand the game real well, I thought I'd like to be a football official.
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How long you played or been around the game means nothing as an official. Your time around the game can be a blessing or a curse. You will either realize that soon or it will take you awhile to learn that as playing the game does not mean you will understand the rules or the role of the officials.
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Originally Posted by ssp2979
However, I've also learned a lot about volleyball as my daughter just finished her last season so I've been watching volleyball for some years. I decided I'd like to officiate both but then I realized that the seasons run concurrently. Does anyone know if this is doable? I'd just like to get some feedback from some veterans out there. Thanks in advance.
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Well many multiple sport officials have games that overlap in season and out of season. I work 3 sports, but football and basketball overlap all the time. Between the summer camps and even working in the post season for football it is not unusual to work both sports at the same time. I have worked basketball games since early October and this week I will be fortunate to work every day this week other than Thanksgiving day with 4 games in basketball and one football game. It can be done and it is done often. Even if you work a lot of Junior High, Middle School or even Men's leagues many of that is in the fall and runs during football season. You just have to manage your schedule and keep up with the rules.
Peace