[BigT]

Mr New Guy...

What situations did you miss... this is the key. It is to see patterns of weakness in your game. Did you feel you missed a play? Work on your position and movement. When you believe you missed a foul or decided against it and everyone went nuts. Think about it and replay it. Say to yourself next time there is that level of contact call it. See something boardline tell the player to go easy. Have a hard time talking to a player or coach? Think about what they said and a better response. Unsure if someone traveled. Replay what they did and get in your book or ask another official about the move. Once you have a better knowledge call that next one a travel. Ask every partner, helpful and not helpful, if they have something for you. Even the worst partner might notice a hole in your game. If you are teachable and willing to change you can improve your game at break neck speed. In three years I have gone from never refereeing a game to doing Varsity and college. I believe its due to a passion for officiating and being teachable. Hold to that at your age and anything is possible if you stay humble as you get success.