What is important to you as an Official
I have been asked to speak at a local University, to a group of students taking an Officiating Class and I am just trying to get some ideas from this group of experiece officials. The question is:
"what is important to you as an Offiicial?" "What are three words that come to mind as an official?" Please provide me your input. One word that comes to mind for me is Integrity... Thanks in advance. |
Along with integrity, I would add stewardship.
We should be stewards of the rules for the good of the game. Money, fame and respect are other good choices. ;) |
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Integrity, impartiality, and consistency.
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unbiased, calm demeanor, composure
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4 C's
Courage, Common sense, Communication, Conviction
Another C - Consistency |
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Location. Location. Location.
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Poise, Courage, Effort
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Two very important things to me are great communication with your partner(s) and setting the tone for the level of professionalism you're going to display right when the game starts.
And oh yeah - meds. :p |
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All I care about is working hard to get better. I also do not have 3 words that summarize officiating, SURPRISE!!!! :D
Peace |
Judgment, toughness, empathy.
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Hustle, Patience, and Strength,
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These 3 things
1- Be Consistent 2- Respect the game 3- Be in position to make the call
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I would say right off the top that if an official doesn't love this game, don't officiate! To truly love this game should make an official, player or coach realize that there is no perfect game, but doing all you can to strive for the perfect game is always a goal. There are many more than three words that can be used to describe how I feel about officiating and this game.
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Even if you do it as a hobby and/or don't need the money, it's important to remember that it is a JOB. You're taking money in exchange for the service you provide. That being said, be professional, be courteous and WORK HARD TO GET BETTER. You don't go to work every day and go through the motions, you go there to work hard, try to improve your skills and advance your position. The same rules should apply here.
In addition to that, always be slow to speak and quick to listen with coaches and players. |
Thanks!!!
Thanks to all who replied....I believe I am on the right track now.:)
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Be decisive and project confidence about your own calls and those of your partner(s), even though you may be facing great adversity, and even though you may have doubts of your own.
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The Afteraction Report
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"You're gone, coach" ;) ;) ;) |
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Empathy: 1. Identification with and understanding of another's feelings, situation, and motives. 2. Attribution of one's own feelings to an object. (Webster's II New Collegiate Dictionary) |
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Empathy also helps in working with your partners. Nobody has the same philosophies or judgment, but if you can understand were they come from, it's really easy to work with everyone. Nobody goes out to try and do things wrong. |
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I suggest that nothing about Padgett is "usual." |
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"The game is about the players"
Six words I say to myself before every game. |
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