Refs and coach/AD

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Upward ref

Most of the experienced guys/gals say to concentrate on one thing each game to improve on. I need a lot of work in all areas so I'm really not trying to follow that advice (yet) . seems like there's a million things to get down pat

If you try to do the "million things", you'll end up doing none of them.

Pick at most 2 or 3 things to work on. When you get one of them down, pick something else.

[Upward ref]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

If you try to do the "million things", you'll end up doing none of them.

Pick at most 2 or 3 things to work on. When you get one of them down, pick something else.

I think you're right . I'm going to try and concentrate on :
1) Strong whistle ( an experienced ref said he couldn't hear my whistle all the time. I solicited his opinion after my third game )
2)" crisp " signals
3) proper reporting

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Upward ref

I think you're right . I'm going to try and concentrate on :
1) Strong whistle ( an experienced ref said he couldn't hear my whistle all the time. I solicited his opinion after my third game )
2)" crisp " signals
3) proper reporting

Regarding #1, are you using a Fox40 Classic? I was given the same feedback after my first varsity game, along with the question, "Are you using a mini?" I hadn't even realized I'd purchased a Fox40 Mini. Made a huge difference.

[Upward ref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Regarding #1, are you using a Fox40 Classic? I was given the same feedback after my first varsity game, along with the question, "Are you using a mini?" I hadn't even realized I'd purchased a Fox40 Mini. Made a huge difference.

Thanks,
Actually I think it is the Mini . It was a fairly small crowd and I thought I was whistling ok . I also was looking to get a whole list of stuff I messed up ,but the whistle was his only complaint !

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Upward ref

Thanks,
Actually I think it is the Mini . It was a fairly small crowd and I thought I was whistling ok . I also was looking to get a whole list of stuff I messed up ,but the whistle was his only complaint !

My first recommendation, spend the extra dollar or two on the classic. Regardless of the gym size, your whistle is important.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Are you using a Fox40 Classic? I was given the same feedback after my first varsity game, along with the question, "Are you using a mini?" I hadn't even realized I'd purchased a Fox40 Mini. Made a huge difference.

I was using a Fox40 Mini, by choice. Got the same advice from a colleague. I ordered a few Fox40 Classics that night, as soon as I got home.