new ref about to get started

[Larks]

My advice....

Be patient.

Work games at levels you feel comfortable with but dont be afraid to stretch yourself and take a game or two at the next level here and there to get a feel for where you are. You will likely control your ability to do that up through JV. Varsity will call you when you are ready.

If you work your way into FR and JV - Stay and watch the varsity whenever you can. Get to know the varsity guys. Ask them questions. Ask them for feedback on your game.

Go to a one or two camps for at least two years. It will save you years of "figuring it out" and expose you to varsity basketball in an environment that you cant screw up. When you do go to camp, ears open, mouth shut.

Read this forum (especially during the season) and dont be afraid to ask questions. Since the search function is still off, even the beginner type questions are fine. We'll be gentle.

Dont ignore coaches. Communicate as much as you can.

Always Hustle

Dress the part

and my # 1. Find a mentor. No sense in figuring it all out on your own especially the politics.

Larks - VIT
(Veteran In Training)