HS Summer Camp experiences

[Mwanr1]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

You're certainly entitled to your opinion, and if it works for you, that's great. But I've seen it really explode when somebody resents what they perceive as being "talked down to" by another camper. So for me, when I'm at camp, I don't offer advice unless I'm specifically asked.

True true - it depends on who you're telling and whether that person has an open mind to learn!!!!

[Old School]

Originally Posted by Mwanr1

True true - it depends on who you're telling and whether that person has an open mind to learn!!!!

One of the things I have learned about the camp system is it's one of the only accepted places for officials to be told they are doing something wrong, or suggested how to do things better. This is why some associations, not all, require everyone on staff to come to a camp. Officials that do not attend camps anymore, maybe verteran officials, never get critique anymore and that is bad. It is bad because they think they can't do any wrong. They are always choosen for post season assignments so they don't have to get any better. The camp system is a great way to keep offciating fresh, imho.