Help me ...I'm wrestling with myself...

Originally Posted by Tio

Unfortunately, the best way to prepare you is to actually work the higher level games.

Originally Posted by Ch1town

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Preparing one self & getting better are different, kinda sorta in a way. If you worked higher levels but don't know what you look like while working how can you get better?
Partners could tell you, mentors & assignors could tell you, but seeing is believing!

As a matter of fact, I heard from a highly respected NBA guy that one could gain 4 games worth of experience for every 1 game that was broken down properly within 48 hrs.

Originally Posted by Tio

Monty McCutcheon says "We are expected to be excellent, not perfect."

With the Monty quote that you dropped, it seems as though we have the same point of reference...

[Tio]

With the Monty quote that you dropped, it seems as though we have the same point of reference...[/QUOTE]

Monty is one of my favorite officials. He wrote a piece for referee magazine a while ago that really inspired me. I'm sure many of you have read the same article.

I am a steadfast believer in the benefits of tape. However, I think for Colt Doggs' purpose or any other official aspiring to move up and work higher levels or better basketball, you just have to get out there and experience by working. It is obvious that other officials and assignors would give him the games if he was willing, so I don't think its a talent question.