Help with: "Hey! I'm A Mentor!"

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Junker

I remember a 3 person clinic I was working a few years ago. At one end was an assignor I don't work for ripping me a new one about all the contact I was letting go away from the ball, which to me was stuff we let go all season. At the other end was an evaluator from my area that had seen me before. He's over there telling me I look great and just keep doing what I'm doing.

Gee, there's a tough choice.

Nod your head "yes" to both of them. Listen to the one that gives you games.

Which is what you did, I'll bet......

[Junker]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Gee, there's a tough choice.

Nod your head "yes" to both of them. Listen to the one that gives you games.

Which is what you did, I'll bet......

That's exactly what I did.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Gee, there's a tough choice.

Nod your head "yes" to both of them. Listen to the one that gives you games.

Which is what you did, I'll bet......

I was talking in pregame with a newer partner last week (first year guy) about all the advice he's been getting from vets so far. I told him, "If the guy tells you to pi$$ on the half court line, just nod your head like you understand and ignore it later."

[Junker]

My mentor moved to Colorado where he now instructs new officials to p#ss on the floor.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Junker

My mentor moved to Colorado where he now instructs new officials to p#ss on the floor.

Only when game management puts in the janitor's closet to change.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Junker

My mentor moved to Colorado where he now instructs new officials to p#ss on the floor.

That would explain why the CO team I had recently came out for the jump wearing rubber boots.

[JRutledge]

When someone gives you advice you have to take it for what it is worth. You either accept the advice or you do not accept the advice. You can always pick out what you like and throw away what you do not. I would not agonize over much else with this guy. Anytime I work with a partner or partners I always ask myself, “Why this person is here with me?” If I am working a lower level game it might be because they are not that good. If I am working a varsity game it could be because they are a long time veteran and have earned that spot over the years. It could be that the assignor likes them and keeps giving him/her games. Whatever the reason they are with you, in the back of your mind you should think to yourself and learn from the experience, even if it is with someone you do not like or respect. You will be better for the experience.

Peace

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

That would explain why the CO team I had recently came out for the jump wearing rubber boots.

I was told it's the best way to mark your territory. "This court is mine!"