Opinions Sought

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by SperlingPE

I have been officiating HS basketball for 16+ years. I have worked all classes, boys and girls, conference tournaments, and I am regularly assigned games during the district tournaments. I have also been to the state tournament as an alternate. I have worked with officials who have more experience than I at the HS level. The majority of these mroe experienced officials also work some form of college basketball (NAIA, D1, D2, D3, junior college, etc.) These officials are telling me to make the jump to college ball. One of their reasons is that it will improve my game at the HS level. What is the opinion of the officials here who still work both levels?

I am currently a HS Official and I am trying to make that jump too. I have been to D1 camps the last several years and hopefully will go to Nike on next year. I am currenly doing some college scrimmages and trust me, it does help you in HS. I gave me a big boost in confidence as well as a better understand. You will see a major difference if you start moving towards the college level. Just beware that when you start moving in that direction, you will leave others behind and it may cause some to assume that you think you are better then those who choose not to move. Good luck and stay humble.

[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

I have been to D1 camps the last several years and hopefully will go to Nike on next year.

I've heard that Nike and Adidas are getting out of the camp business. Have you heard differently?

[M&M Guy]

SperlingPE - I absolutely agree with everything Chuck said.

And, he said it so eloquently, too.

[Jimgolf]

I'm just glad to hear that after 16 years, you still think you need to improve and are willing to do what it takes to do so. Great attitude! Good luck.

[REFVA]

I think everyone should always think that they can improve, otherwise you remain stagnet.

Good Attitude.

Good Luck.

[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by REFVA

otherwise you remain stagnet.

This is the version with Ron Jeremy instead of Jack Webb.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

This is the version with Ron Jeremy instead of Jack Webb.

Here I was, giving you props for being so eloquent, and on your very next post you come up with a Ron Jeremy reference.

I expect that from The Crustaceous One. ('Ol Crusty?)

[Jay R]

I have been quietly moving up the college levels for the last few years and as Chuck said there are considerations such as time commitments that are important. However for me, the adrenaline that comes from the higher level of play makes up for the disadvantages. This season is my first at the CIS level which is the highest level for Canadian universities and so far it has been a great experience as we started this weekend with a pre-season tournament.