What did you learn this year...

[BigT]

What was the biggest darkest secret you learned about your game this year.
Are you having success changing this bad habit.

Hope everyone had a great year and those who get post season good luck!

I learned to just call the obvious and ignore comments from coaches. Both I have changed and both have helped me enjoy the game more and get bigger assignments.

[JRutledge]

I learn a lot of the same things every year. I need to watch more tape of my games. I need to be more aware of other things going on outside of the court. I need to be an even better partner by calling things that save the crew when brought to my attention. I need to slow down even more in some situations. Nothing brand spanking new, just things that are confirmed and come up during the season.

Peace

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BigT

What was the biggest darkest secret you learned about your game this year.
Are you having success changing this bad habit.

Hope everyone had a great year and those who get post season good luck!

I learned to just call the obvious and ignore comments from coaches. Both I have changed and both have helped me enjoy the game more and get bigger assignments.

It was not what I learned this year but what I learned last year. At my age, not only should I make a pit stop just before going onto the court before that start of the game I should also make a pit stop at half time even if I do not feel the need to make a pit stop.

Last year MTD, Jr., and I had a girls' JV game go into OT, , not one, not two, but three, , OTs. With under 20 seconds to play in the 2nd OT, Team V was down 2 pts and had the ball when V-HC requests and is grant a TO. During the TO I told Junior that the game had better not go to a 3rd OT because I had to make a pit stop. Sure enough V1 makes a layup at the buzzer and we go to a 3rd OT, but not before Junior hit me with a TF for delay of game while I headed for the nearest rest room, .

MTD, Sr.

[BigT]

Mark you are the funniest and wisest referee I know...

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by BigT

Mark you are the funniest and wisest referee I know...

Thanks.

[BigT]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Thanks.

Mark P there is a completely different word for you...

[BryanV21]

As always... slow down. I'm such an impatient person that I want to get things moving as quickly as possible, but there are times when you have to stop and think to make sure you do the right thing.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by BigT

Mark P there is a completely different word for you...

Misanthropic?

[Dad]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Misanthropic?

Avoiding human society doesn't land you hot moms.

[BigT]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Misanthropic?

You nailed it!

[BatteryPowered]

I learned it is getting close to being time to take that long hard look at things.

I took a short look during the last week (my last game for the year was probably last night) and have set a few goals from myself before the start of next season. If I can hit those personal goals and basketball things stay the same...well, it's time.

Taking the rest of this week off, then start working on those goals.

[JRutledge]

I have learned mostly on this site, there are people that love to talk big and bad, but when put in a position to prove they can work, they can't.

Peace

[Dad]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I have learned mostly on this site, there are people that love to talk big and bad, but when put in a position to prove they can work, they can't.

Peace

So you've met people from Naperville also?

[BigT]

Originally Posted by BatteryPowered

I learned it is getting close to being time to take that long hard look at things.

I took a short look during the last week (my last game for the year was probably last night) and have set a few goals from myself before the start of next season. If I can hit those personal goals and basketball things stay the same...well, it's time.

Taking the rest of this week off, then start working on those goals.

How long you been refereeing?

[Josh1993]

I've learned that when fans and players approach me outside of the sport, it is generally a good conversation and there is no reason to fear it.

At first, I would see a coach or loud fan at the gas station or grocery store and avoid them. Now, I'm more likely to say, "Hey, Coach. Good game last week." It's always been friendly.