Preparing for partners who are new

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Well, you did mention Deliverance.

I said "early scenes". I love that "Dueling Banjos" song.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I said "early scenes". I love that "Dueling Banjos" song.

You sure have a pretty whistle.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by fullor30

You sure have a pretty whistle.

Are you refering to my pink whistle from last season's “Coaches vs. Cancer” crusade. IAABO joined with the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the American Cancer Society in this crusade. I believe that we donated one quarter of a game fee to get the whistle.

[Back In The Saddle]

When I work with new officials, I try to:

1) Have a good pre-game. We cover just the basics, but thoroughly. I want my partner to know what I expect, what he can expect from me, and to not be surprised by anything we can reasonably anticipate.
2) Handle everything outside the lines: table issues, coaches, everything else. He/she has enough to deal with just calling the game. That's where I want his/her focus.
3) Find reasons to compliment them and build up their confidence.
4) Handle "teaching moments" in a positive way
5) Have as detailed a post-game as my partner wants, and let them lead that discussion wherever he/she needs it to go
6) Do what I can to ensure my partner has a good experience

But that's just me

[fullor30]

"But that's just me"

It should be everybody.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Are you refering to my pink whistle from last season's “Coaches vs. Cancer” crusade. IAABO joined with the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the American Cancer Society in this crusade. I believe that we donated one quarter of a game fee to get the whistle.

We donated $5 in one conference for the pink whistle last season.