New Referee Advice Needed

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You've gotten very good advice. Let me reiterate a few and add a few things.

1. Don't want to sound sexist, but some people will test you more because you are a woman (At least with the name Cheryl I think you're a woman.) Don't take any bull off of male coaches and and let your partners help run interference at first if you need them to.

2. Especially when you are new, work on clean mechanics and selling your calls. At times you have be a used car salesman! Be confident and appear confident.

3. Look your best each time you step on the court. (Unlike Chuck, I hate beltless pants!)

4. Wear good shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5. Ask any question you think of. The only dumb questions are the ones people don't ask.We all get brain freeze some times. Learn from everyone you work with -- good and not so good alike.

6. Never listen to howler monkeys! A good rule of thumb - the younger the player the dumber the parent!

7. Work hard. Have fun. Do your best.Don't take yourself too seriously. You'll develop your own style in time.