Camp Do's and Don'ts

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

And they're only to be worn with bell-bottoms, a large-collared shirt with flowers on it open to the waist, and a gold spoon on a 14 pound chain around your neck.

If that's your normal wardrobe, than just be yourself. Myself, I kinda like the policeman because he gets to wear patent leather shoes too.

Think of most camps as a job interview. Be on time to games and meetings. Dress appropriately - if the clinicians wear those shoes, than you probably should as well. Don't complain about how many games you have to do; ask to do more with a smile on your face. Be friendly or at least cordial with everyone, even the jerk who has to tell everyone about their D-1 schedule. Don't get drunk and stupid at the social time after games; most supervisors watch how you interact off the court to see what kind of person you are as well as what kind of official you are on the court.

I haven't been to my camps yet this summer, but I can't imagine any of those things have changed much over the years. Granted, you might have a little different mind-set if you're just going to a high school teaching camp, but whether it's a juco camp, or the NBDL, put your best foot forward. (No matter what you're wearing on it...)