Moving up the ladder

[BigDave]

Officiating is just an extension of who you are. If you have a positive attitude, likeable personality and a willingness to improve, those qualities will carry over when you put the stripes on. Anybody can learn to hustle or judge a bang-bang play, but the ones that move up have the total package. On AND off the court.

Some of the best officials in the world are often stymied because they are fake. I've met folks that are really solid on the court, but the "word on the street" is that they are arrogant, selfish and will put others down to promote themselves. They have "weasled" their way to a certain level, but when they are in a tough spot (big game, camp, etc.) their real qualities come to the forefront. Everyone in the gym can see right through them.

Be yourself! Either you have or you don't. Not everyone is cut out to carry the whistle...