Pregame, pregame, PREGAME!!!!
 

Always have a pregame before the game with your partners. Even if it is 5 minutes.

Peace

GO BUCKEYES!!!

Work as many games as you can.

Watch as many games as you can -- by that I mean watch veteran officials, introduce yourself to them, ask to sit in on the pre-game/half-time/post-game conferences.

This is my second year officiating and the thing that helped me out last year was asking questions. If there is something that you think you did wrong ask your partner a question about it. There is no such thing as a stupid question. Your partners are the only ones are your side out there.

Always understand that you are most likely to bear the load of seasoned coaches who can smell fresh meat on the court. This doesn't mean you have to take that kind of treatment, but as I've learned talk to your partners and if a coach is really bothering you then let your patners know and if need be ask them to step in on your behalf. It's so easy as a young official to throw T's around like their going outta style, but be patient. I've had to do that a time or two, especially when I work with seasoned officials in a high level varsity matchup, and the coach knows the other two officials and doesn't know me. Anyway, be prepared for that, it sucks, but it's reality. If anything it should motivate you to become a better official so that the pea-brained coach has no reason to say anything to you. Have a great first season, you'll never forget it.

2 things from me:

1. Have fun
2. There's a heck of a lot the defense CAN do that is NOT a foul.

After every game, and at halftime, use the rule book and case book to look up any unusual plays or plays where you were uncertain.

Haaa good point, There is no substitute for knowing the rules.