Newbie questions

[zebraman]

Originally Posted by euby

Anyway I figure if your going to do something...do it right so I joined our local officals association and will be starting classes here in a couple weeks leading up to the exam at the first of October. I have bought the rule book, case book, and handbook and read thru them.

Excellent. Our local group has had a lot of success with ex-coaches who leave the dark side and start officiating.

What was the hardest transition to make during your first year?

To stop watching the ball and trust my partners.

As a newbie what should be my primary focus be on... rules, mechanics, networking, conditioning?

Everything. Take in as much as you can without getting overwhelmed.

What should I avoid while dealing with AD's, coaches, other officials?

Just treat everyone with respect and expect them to do the same. Having been a coach, you have a headstart on dealing with coaches.

Anything else?

Welcome and good luck. I hope you come to love officiating as much as I do.

Z