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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 11:19am
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Now I'm nervous
Well after working hard and waiting for 6 years I have my first varsity assignment on Decmber 22nd. The down side is that I have 4 weeks to get myself really nervous. I hope I don't puke on anyone's shoes....
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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 11:33am
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 One thing you'll find is the game itself isn't much different than the games you've been working. There will still be fouls to call, throw-ins to administer, free throws to watch, etc. The one difference is (usually) the play is better. If not, well then you've had experience calling those types of lower-level, sloppy games, right? The most important thing is to enjoy it. I still remember my first game ever, my first HS varsity game, and my first college game. I was told to enjoy the moment, and it helped. Sure, things still happened, but at least I learned from them. Good luck, and let us know how it went.
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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 11:38am
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A little thought to keep in the back of your mind...as was relayed to me by a salty old veteran...chances are, YOU are the only person (OK, and maybe your partners) that knows that it's your first Varsity game. So try to relax, stay in the moment, and before you know it, you're in the locker room doing your post game. Enjoy!
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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 12:18pm
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I worked my first varsity game last year and I was nervous as I drove to the game. However, once we got into our pregame, things began to settle down for me. When we went out on the floor, the first thing I noticed was the atmosphere was very different from the typical JV game (like having a full crowd, mascots and a band). That was cool. At the appropriate times, we met with the captains, and then the coaches. A student sang the national anthem and as I raised my right hand to my heart, I noticed something terribly wrong...I did NOT have my whistle! I informed my partners and as they introduced the players, I dashed back to the dressing room. I made it back in plenty of time, but I was a bit embarrassed.
Once the game got started, I did notice a lot more intensity (players, coaches and fans). After I made my first call, I settled down and the game went well (a 20 point blowout, with no problems). It was a lot of fun. My only advice is to remember your whistle when you go out on the floor!
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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 12:34pm
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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 12:39pm
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Only you would come up with that one!  It is the same game you have been calling your whole life. The players are just bigger, stronger and faster. Do not be alarmed if at the start of the game it is a blur. You will pick up the speed real quick. Just remember to find the piviot foot and it will help you. Let us know how it goes. Good luck!
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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 12:45pm
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For the record, I have seen this done before, but I wasn't on the floor, I was watching -- talk about funny!Speaking of which... M&M offered me a game at Arcola this year. I later found out you were on it so I backed out! Just kidding, no I already had a game scheduled. Big bummer, I was hoping to get to see you guys this year. Hopefully something will work out later on in the year.
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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 03:40pm
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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 03:43pm
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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 04:05pm
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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 05:42pm
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My advice is expect to make mistakes.
I used to go into games expecting perfection and when I made one mistake I was thrown off. As some will tell you no one has called a perfect game so you can't expect yourself to either. After you MAKE your first mistake say to yourself "I'll talk to my partners about that play later but now I have to concentrate on the next play". Then you must follow through and forget about the mistake because if you harp on it then you will make another mistake. I had some great advice from my R in one of my first college games. He said call the obvious in your area and don't worry about ANYTHING else. It simplified my thought process and allowed me to call a better game. Your partners should help cover anything big that you might miss. My first HS Varsity game was a packed house (over 2,000) and it was 2 very good teams. I would have been nervous but I had a cold and was feeling pretty sick. It helped take my mind off the moment because I was thinking of how lousy I was feeling. I was praised highly by my R after the game and was given almost a complete varsity schedule after that. So my advice to you would be to catch a cold a couple of days before the game  .
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Mon Nov 27, 2006, 07:35pm
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Check your whistle, check your fly, have fun, call your game, expect mistakes, keep your cool, and let's see what else? Oh, yea, you can order a Jer... no, that one's not really relevant.
Scrappy didn't have fun, but some folks do. The best moment for me was when the JV guys were coming off the floor, JV teams were leaving, varsity teams just setting up for their warm-ups, table people switching, and as I began to look for my bag, I realized, "Hey, I'm not leaving, I'm staying!!" Now THAT was adrenaline!! Also, a little closer to the time remind me, and I"ll tell you my "first game follies" story, just to give you a laugh. Others will chime in, and you'll be able to relax a little as you go out on the floor for your first. If you hear them now, the humor will wear off before it has a chance to really help.
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