Real pros

[fullor30]

Watched a high level boys game last night with a top ten team in the Chicago area in a packed raucus gym. Of course I'm watching the officials half the time and trying to learn something. Very up tempo play with plenty of transiton. The crew had that detached, even keel, relaxed feel to them. The more wild the play, the more in control they seemed. Tom Huster was one of crew, a state final guy in Illinois and I really admire his workman like approach to the game. Has that 'we have a job to do' demeanor, and exudes that he and his crew are in control at all times. Never overselling a call, yet no hesitancy either. Just good clean calls and mechanics. Never heard a peep from either coach or as much as look from players or coaches.

One thing I learned last night is stop watching the big dogs on TV and try and emulate the top guys in my area.