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

Junker

Jurassic Referee wrote
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

PAT THE REF wrote
I just feel somewhat insecure when doing games with him. When he is table side trail, coaches talk to him and then yell at me in transition… I gave that coach a technical and then he proceeded to go chat with the coach… Not to seatbelt him (I had to do that) but to say he had a valid point…

This paragraph says all I need to know about this guy. He may be a good official with decent judgment and a great feel for the game; but he's a lousy partner.

So, while you might want to watch how he calls a game, you definitely want to take notes on how his behavior as a partner affects you.

Adam

Jurassic Referee wrote
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

Junker wrote
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

Junker wrote
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

26 Year Gap

M&M Guy wrote
Scrappy, you are truly wise beyond your years. It's too bad you're a Yankee fan. I could've sworn you were a Cubs fan.

Adam

Back In The Saddle wrote
That would explain why the CO team I had recently came out for the jump wearing rubber boots. :eek:

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

M&M Guy

26 Year Gap wrote
M&M Guy wrote
Scrappy, you are truly wise beyond your years. It's too bad you're a Yankee fan. I could've sworn you were a Cubs fan.

I swore I would never swear at Mr. Annoying Spelling Guy. I have sworn off that promise.

*$^"(@ *(^# !

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