working with new ref

[Larry]

Ron, this is my 14th year and I started in Park & Recreation. The lower the level the harder the game is to work, and usually for less money. I tell every new official: 1. Find a local referee association and join, on this level most guys are not registered. 2. Let him/her know of all the information and educationals materials available today. 3. Fine out if he/she really wants to make a commitement....time studing, traveling, the politics, attitudes, and inns and out the business. If nothing else, remind him, " There will always be someone better then him, and there will always be someone worst then him. At this stage, he needs couage more then making the right call.