Starting

[iamaref]

I'd say BE CAREFUL which so called "experienced" officials you watch and learn from. You may just learn the wrong thing.

I'd say. Find ONE person you trust and you KNOW has had success and learn from him or her. If you go around watching AAU (or whatever refs)... chances are 1, maybe 2 of the three is gonna be out there coasting and not working hard... so they would not be a good person to emulate.

Watch game tapes of NCAA games.. those guys are working hard and they know what they are doing. Most of the time.

For camp. Be sharp... perfect your reporting mechanics.. and hustle. And above all.. SHUT UP and listen. You might just be working a college game the following year if you do well !