Things from camp

[jeffpea]

Goose -- I attended one of the Dale Kelley camps this summer and one of the major points that the clinicians communicated to the campers was that Dale is looking for people with personality - not robots. Yes there are certains things mechanically that he wants to see, but he wants people that can manage a game. The best referees in the game today have acheived their level of success because of their personality, their ability to communicate, conflict resolution skills, ability to manage a game, etc. Each game is a different set of situations, challenges, and experiences. You have to adapt on a nightly basis. There is no cookie-cutter way to handle everything.

Here's an idea: keep a scouting report on supervisors, camp clinicians, etc. Write down what they feel is important or which mechanics they prefer. Reviewing these notes before each season, camp, or game will allow you look really good. Truthfully, you're goal at a camp should be to simply eliminate any reason for a clinician or supervisor to "scratch" you from their list. As a result, simply give them what they want and you'll do just fine.