Moving Up

[wanja]

An official emailed me about moving up and I figure his question can be better answered on the forum. Any advice for him?

Here is his inquiry:

I have never really looked into moving up in the officiating ranks because of family, etc. but if I wanted to do that what route would you suggest I take. My goal obviously would be eventually to get to the men's D1 level but I know there is a process and a lot of competition. I have been a basketball official for 20 years and I am 38 years old. I have been exclusive to Boys varsity for over 10 years and my ratings under the Illinois High School Association's rating system is in the 98th percentile of all officials in the state of Illinois. Thanks.