What Do You Know Now That You Wish You Had Known When You First Started?

[tomegun]

I wish I knew better to handle some things before getting on the court:

1. Rules - know the rules, how to apply the rules and don't just be a rulebook official
2. Make sure the uniform is good to go. Chances are something will have to be tailored - get it tailored. You may not want your shoes to have a high gloss shine, but don't have them looking dull and dark grey either.
3. Sticking around will accelerate your growth. Watch games you are not working.
4. They say a trained dog is a happier dog. A trained ref is a happier ref. No matter what level you think you "only" want to do now try to be good enough to do one level higher. IMO, this mindset will allow any official to be a happier official.