Camp.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally posted by refTN
I still can't help but be nervous. Officiating basketball is what I want to do for a living and I truly love it and I am scared to all hell that I will not be recognized or they will think that I am just horrible. But I was also told that knowing nothing about three man might be an advantage because they can teach me what I need to know instead of me already having bad habits. We'll see. Thanks again for the support and advice.

I've only been to a few camps so far, but here's what I've learned.

Today is today. You are what you are. You have what ability you have. Go and do your best.

There are things you can control, and things you can't. Don't fret about what you can't control. Make the most of what you can control.

Stuff you can control includes:

• Hustle
• Rules knowledge
• Willingness to learn
• Never using the phrase "yeah, but"
• Trying everything they tell you (if it doesn't work for you, you can discard it later)
• Attitude

Some folks will get noticed for their ability, and may get moved along. Some folks will get noticed for their potential and attitude and hopefully will be remembered. But, at the end of the day, you'll come away knowing what you need to work on and what they're looking for.

Don't sweat the petty things; don't pet the sweaty things