A philosophy question?

[jeffpea]

As a veteran working with a "rookie", I think you have to give them the room to make judgements, make calls, and make mistakes. If there is a rule issue or enforcement problem, then by all means make sure the appropriate thing is done and explain it later to the rookie when you have a chance.

In these situations, they should be talking to each other at every chance they get (TO's, end of quaters, etc.). You can teach the rookie a lot by asking questions: what did you see?, if you had that play again - would you call the same thing? what did you think of my call?, what would happen if? where would be the best position to see that play?. And above all, the rookie needs to hear "good call", "good job", "you're doing great"!