First varsity game, any advice?

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Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

I've got my first HS varsity game this Friday. It's pretty exciting to be able to say that. I'm there to be evaluated by my board to see if I'm ready to move up to varsity. So there's some pressure to step up and show that I'm ready.

Any advice on how not to screw this up? How to make the most of the opportunity?

Ray,

Just a couple of thoughts. First congratulations. Second, remember that once the ball is in the air, it is a basketball game and you know how to officiate the game. Third, Do your job...Hustle, use proper mechanics, be in position and control the game. Finally, enjoy the experience. A friend of mine did his first D1 TV game a couple of weeks ago as a fill in. He said he decided he would "smell the flowers" while he was there because it may never happen again. He made sure that he would enjoy the experience.

Don't worry about Greg and the rest of the people there, just do your thing.

If you want to talk before or after, call me.