I wish Mick was still around... I'm sure he'd like this post.
I decided to pursue officiating. I passed the MHSAA's Guidebook Exam and the Basketball Mechanics Exam this past weekend.
I've applied for membership in a local association where I've seen the trainers and one of the assignors in action and I'm looking forward to the initial Rookies Meeting should I be accepted. I'm also hoping that I'll get my first games this winter.
In the meantime, I'm definitely going to be reviewing the mechanics manual regularly. Even though subvarsity games have a two person crew, I have a feeling the sooner I understand three person mechanics, the better it will be for me.
I may also officiate softball at some point as well.
It should be an interesting experience.