Injuries

[CHSLadyEagle]

Originally Posted by Loudwhistle

I suggest both of you use the search feature and you'll find answers to common problems that basketball officials encounter.

I suggest you not blast me for him. We're not the same person. I'm going to be a official by next season, but missed getting my test in for this year. I played & know the rules. I was scouted by college scouts too, but I will not discuss that here at this time. How many us as officials & upcoming officials actually played the game? It's not a requirement as a official, but you understand things better as having been on both sides of the fence. I've even had the interest in coaching too, mainly in XC, Track, & Basketball. I assist some w/ the XC team from time to time as well.

[APG]

Originally Posted by CHSLadyEagle

I suggest you not blast me for him. We're not the same person. I'm going to be a official by next season, but missed getting my test in for this year. I played & know the rules. I was scouted by college scouts too, but I will not discuss that here at this time. How many us as officials & upcoming officials actually played the game? It's not a requirement as a official, but you understand things better as having been on both sides of the fence. I've even had the interest in coaching too, mainly in XC, Track, & Basketball. I assist some w/ the XC team from time to time as well.

I will point out that just because you're a former player does not mean you'll be a better official for it. Just because you played the game also doesn't mean you know the rules. Players think they know the rules, but as an official you have got to KNOW the rules...inside and out, backwards and forwards. It is in this aspect that being a former player can hurt an aspiring official because they'll skip section of the rule book they THINK they know.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by CHSLadyEagle

As a runner, athlete, etc. I've had ACL injuries in both knees, Patella dislocation in one knee, hurt ankles, torn muscles & tendons, broken fingers, bone spurs, etc. I'm still up & going & don't complain.

Originally Posted by CHSLadyEagle

Ice became my friend early on as a athlete. I did 3 varsity sports in HS (Captain for XC) & did summer league Basketball. I trained for races out of HS. I went through 6 months of PT, etc. after my patella dislocation/ACL tear.

Eagle - just ask your wife!

PS - no more about rabbits please!