Upper Level Games...

w_sohl · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Jan 03, 2002, 05:28pm

What are some things that I can do to get contacts so that some JC and maybe D3 assignors can see me (other than getting to camps, I already intend on doing that). Don't get me wrong, I always have room for improvement but I think that I could handle games at that level.

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This is the only job where you
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first time on the floor.

BBarnaky · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Jan 03, 2002, 06:13pm

Where do you live?

w_sohl · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Jan 03, 2002, 06:16pm

Gurnee, Illinois....

near Chicago.

BBarnaky · #4 (**permalink**) Thu Jan 03, 2002, 11:31pm

I will keep my ears open and let you know of any camps in the Mid-West this upcoming summer and will post them for you.

crew · #5 (**permalink**) Thu Jan 03, 2002, 11:34pm

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Originally posted by w_sohl
Gurnee, Illinois....

near Chicago.

bill stokes hosts a conference usa camp in that area. you could contact the office to find out when and where.

JRutledge · #6 (**permalink**) Fri Jan 04, 2002, 12:13am

I live in the Chicagoland area. Depending on if you want to do Men's or Women's or even both, I work for a couple of assignors in the area. If you email me I can give you more information when the camp times are set.

Peace

w_sohl · #7 (**permalink**) Fri Jan 04, 2002, 02:11pm

Tried to email you but your setting is set to not receive emails from this board.

My email is as follows: [email protected]

Thank you to all who have helped me with some contact information. My goal is to take this to the Pro level (minimum of D1). I understand that there are politics involved and if anyone could give me some advice as to what I can do to better my chances I would also appreciate that as well.

Again, thanks, and have good seasons to all.

ChuckElias · #8 (**permalink**) Fri Jan 04, 2002, 03:36pm

Quote:

Originally posted by w_sohl
This is the only job where you
are expected to be perfect your
first time on the floor.

And then improve each time out!

Hoosier · #9 (**permalink**) Sat Jan 05, 2002, 07:16am

I don't know what your aspirations are, but if you want to go to the women's game, there is a great D3 camp in Illinois. The web site is http://mwcofficials.com/. I went last summer and had a blast and learned alot. The price is really good too because it includes your room and board unlike a lot of camps that charge a lot then you have to find your room and food as well.

w_sohl · #10 (**permalink**) Sat Jan 05, 2002, 10:28am

I actually met Al Raya, the supervisor of women's basketball officials for that conference at a high school camp that I went to. He is from around where I live. I definately plan to attend his camp the next time he has one.

Doug · #11 (**permalink**) Sat Jan 05, 2002, 07:23pm

I met all of the upper level officials at the camp I went to. It was a high/college camp, and the majority of the officials there were d1. They were helpful and anwsered any questions we had, that was almost more valuable than the camp itself. I built up some "connections" (other post) by going to this camp. I recieved a lot of games because of it. Good luck

Mark Dexter · #12 (**permalink**) Sat Jan 05, 2002, 07:38pm

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Originally posted by Doug
I met all of the upper level officials at the camp I went to. It was a high/college camp, and the majority of the officials there were d1. They were helpful and anwsered any questions we had, that was almost more valuable than the camp itself. I built up some "connections" (other post) by going to this camp. I recieved a lot of games because of it. Good luck

What camp did you go to?