First year official

[dsturdy5]

This is my second year officiating and I have to agree with everything that has been posted. Also, as the season goes on, do not be afraid to take on a game that may be a little higher than you have been doing. I did a lot of 5th, 6th grade rec league and church league games. In Feburary I took on the local "big time" middle school travel league (kids who will be playing varsity no later than 10th grade) and the level of play made me a better official. Not to mention I worked with some officials who did a lot of high school ball and did this league for extra bucks on the side as opposed to guys who were in the same boat as me in the lower level league.

Lastly, don't take your games home with you. Do not let a missed call or a jerk coach get to you. Reflect and learn from what you go through and use forums like this for advice but do not let a game ruin your day.