Got to meet (and hopefully work) with a forum member

[TomSegi]

As a clinician at the tournament, it is great to see young officials excited about the trade. I was in their shoes only 2 years ago.

I missed the cut at my first national tournament and then worked the men's final the next year. Keep working hard, guys, and stay committed to the profession.

[TussAgee11]

I worked a Men's Quarter and worked the table for a Semi.

More importantly, I was pleased with all that I learned and got to pick some great minds about officiating. I truely didn't worry about what game I'd get or anything, just wanted to keep improving and keep learning. Not make the same mistake twice (although it is hard with mechanical stuff).

btaylor - if you get a game here let me know - Small gym, sort of a high school feel to it. But pretty good basketball in the SoCon these days, compared to a couple of years ago anyway.