Question and Advice

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

We do not use a mechanics book.

I have no problem with your local organization not using the NFHS manual, or the IAABO manual, but don't you have some guidelines written down somewhere so that rookie officials in your local area have something to study, to either pass some type of floor exam, or to improve their mechanics?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I have no problem with your local organization not using the NFHS manual, or the IAABO manual, but don't you have some guidelines written down somewhere so that rookie officials in your local area have something to study, to either pass some type of floor exam, or to improve their mechanics?

No.

I have said this before; we have the model of the NCAA when it comes to assigning in most areas I work. If the conference assignor likes you, they hire you. If they do not like you, they will not hire you. Most are not going to hire you without seeing you at camp. Our associations are only training organizations that teach guys how to officiate and sometimes run camps for the membership. It is up those that want to improve to attend the meetings or camps to get better. Those that know what they are doing will be noticed.

We are independent contractors here. You do what it takes to get better or you will get passed over like other professions.

Peace