They can't do this to me!

[Tio]

The days of playing multi-sports at the amateur level are gone. Basketball is year-round now, so it is just a matter of finding the games.

You may want to invest in a camp. The right "teaching" camps have been invaluable in my development. Some camps are for networking only and do little to develop the officials. so my advice is to do your research beforehand and know what you are getting into.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Tio

The days of playing multi-sports at the amateur level are gone. Basketball is year-round now, so it is just a matter of finding the games.

While this is true in some areas, not in all. The last metro area I lived in (a very small area for which "metro" would be an exaggeration) didn't have jack for summer ball. Some AAU ball after the season, but it was over by March Madness.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Tio

The days of playing multi-sports at the amateur level are gone. Basketball is year-round now, so it is just a matter of finding the games.

I am one of the fortunate ones who lives in a large metropolitan area and can do ball 12 months a yr. While some months are better than others, and of course the winter HS season gets me the most games, I start spring HS ball at the end of Apr, followed by summer Rec and HS Ball and into the fall scrimmages.

Our spring league is like camp for me as our trainers are out in full force for every game.

I managed to do 181 games last yr - about half at the V and 11th/12th grade level. But, my body betrayed me a bit for the first time as I started to break down a bit - sad when reality hits you right upside the head....While it beats the alternative, I'm a gettin old!