First varsity game, any advice?

[JRutledge]

First thing is to calm down before the game. In reality these games are usually easier to work from a calling point of view. What tend to bring more pressure are all the other aspects of the game. The coaches have more at stake and sometimes like to munch on the fresh meat. So just understand that if a coach has not seen you before, they might give you a hard time. All that is going to do is show that you can handle the situation when you talk to them. Also do not over react to the coaches comments. Really do not try to respond to the statements they make. Try only to respond to the questions that are legitimate. Also address behavior before responding to a coach. If a coaches is jumping up and down, do not answer any question they have but inform them they have to control them self in order for you to talk to them.

The hardest part of working a varsity game is dealing with the coaches, players and fans. The gyms tend to be much louder and there is more reaction to calls you can make. Just understand that ultimately this is just another game and you will do fine if you can block most of the antics out.

Have fun, hope everything works out in the end.

Peace