Making Good Impressions

[Junker]

You've got some great suggestions already. I would add that I'm always impressed with younger officials that ask questions. Don't be afraid to pick the brains of the veterans you're working with. When I was taught, I was told to "work my area, have good mechanics, a strong whistle, and don't take any "stuff" from coaches." edited for language.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Junker

You've got some great suggestions already. I would add that I'm always impressed with younger officials that ask questions. Don't be afraid to pick the brains of the veterans you're working with. When I was taught, I was told to "work my area, have good mechanics, a strong whistle, and don't take any "stuff" from coaches." edited for language.

Your post reminded me of my feeder games a few weeks back. I was working with an official who I had more experience than. He brought up a question when I stopped clock for an injury, which led to nothing but situations and ruling questions that we asked each other over the course of 3 games. I have very few partners who like to do this. I love to learn, and always encourage this dialogue. We both benefitted. I'm not a new official, but have no ego asking another official a rules question that I'm unsure of.