My first game

[Bearfanmike20]

OK... so... Just my luck.. I get a game with another guy who is on his 3rd game ever.. LOL...

so... floor mechanics.. ok.. we got our rotations down.. that was good.

Missed alot of calls. Its like I choked on my whistle. I called an OOB play completely wrong. Called it out on purple when it was out on black... and for some reason I didn't correct it. Its like I just froze. I kept forgetting to stop the clock when the ball went out of bounds. Called the direction wrong once. Uhg... I really sucked. LOL

but hey.. we all have to get our first game out of the way right??..

I just wish it would have gone better. My Mentor had a volleyball game, but it was cancled so he was able to make it to watch me ref. Said I need to be more assertive... called me on alot of missed calls... I have alot of work to do.

[tjones1]

I remember my first game. I was so damn nervous wondering if I was in the right spot and trying to watch the action in my area. Like a trillion things going through my head. I know I sucked, but luckly for me I had a great friend and mentor who has helped me my whole officiating career as a partner.

There's no doubt, he has made me a better official and helped me so much.

Without a mentor, I personally think a new official is down sh*t creek without a paddle, JMO.

You'll get better just as along as you're willing to put in the effort and listen to others.

Be sure to pick something out before you hit the floor that you want to work on. You'll be fine... best of luck!

[Bearfanmike20]

Originally Posted by tjones1

I remember my first game. I was so damn nervous wondering if I was in the right spot and trying to watch the action in my area. Like a trillion things going through my head. I know I sucked, but luckly for me I had a great friend and mentor who has helped me my whole officiating career as a partner.

A trillion things is right.... I cant believe I forgot to stop the clock... UHG

[Back In The Saddle]

Welcome to the fraternity. Each of us had a first game. And, for the most part, we've all been through exactly what you went through tonight. And we all survived it.

Yeah, you've got a lot to work on. Which of us doesn't. Pick just one or two things to work on every game, and before you know it you'll be a lot better!

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by Bearfanmike20

Called it out on purple when it was out on black

So how many T's did you have for the home team not wearing white?

[Bearfanmike20]

Originally Posted by LDUB

So how many T's did you have for the home team not wearing white?

Its Special Olympics.. not a requirment.