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BillyMac Fri Feb 04, 2011 01:10pm

Apologies To Mark Padgett ...
 
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Originally Posted by bob jenkins (Post 726109)
That's why so many officials have a pre-game in the throne room.

I stopped throwing up before games twenty-nine years ago. Now I save it for vomiting on coaches shoes.

bainsey Fri Feb 04, 2011 02:06pm

It's interesting to put your finger on what makes you nervous.

I've worked two new high school floors this year (for me), one last night and the other last month. I was a little nervous last night, but not at all last month. I had a rookie partner last night and was the R, and was the U last month with a veteran I've worked with before. I go to church in the town where I served last night, but don't know anyone well in the other town.

Nerves can keep you on your toes, but they can also negatively affect mechanics. I know of once where I whistled a foul with an open palm last night. That's not a big deal to most people, but it gets noticed nonetheless.

Both coaches thanked us on our way off the floor, so I suppose that's a decent sign.

BillyMac Fri Feb 04, 2011 02:23pm

If Not, I've Got Some Waterfront Property In Florida ???
 
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Originally Posted by bainsey (Post 726181)
Both coaches thanked us on our way off the floor, so I suppose that's a decent sign.

And I own this bridge that crosses the East River, and connects Manhattan to Brooklyn. Want to buy it? You could put up some tolls and make a lot of money. Just send me your bank account number, and PIN.

Terrapins Fan Fri Feb 04, 2011 02:32pm

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Originally Posted by bainsey (Post 726181)
It's interesting to put your finger on what makes you nervous.

I would say that I get a little nervous because I don't want to screw up, I don't want to miss a call and I don't want to misinterpret or misapply a rule. I don't want to be the difference in a win or a loss.

Coaches, fans and players don't bother me.

grunewar Fri Feb 04, 2011 05:00pm

Attaboy Bob!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bob jenkins (Post 726109)
That's why so many officials have a pre-game in the throne room.

Ahem..... I really had some issues a few yrs back, but it's gotten better over the yrs. I still get a bit anxious/nervous before games but have learned to eat light leading up to the game. That being said, my anxiety is long forgotten when I hit the locker room and start preppin!

Mark Padgett Fri Feb 04, 2011 05:06pm

The full body massage I get from Bambi before every game seems to take away any nervousness or stress. That, combined with my meds, lets me just float through games.

bainsey Fri Feb 04, 2011 07:20pm

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Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 726187)
And I own this bridge that crosses the East River....

Ah, come on. I've never had someone displeased with me thank me after the game. Usually, they just avoid.

BillyMac Fri Feb 04, 2011 07:37pm

And Keep Your Eyes Peeled For Nearby Buses ...
 
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Originally Posted by bainsey (Post 726263)
Ah, come on. I've never had someone displeased with me thank me after the game. Usually, they just avoid.

Hang around for thirty years. Then you'll figure out not to believe compliments from coaches, even losing coaches. They always have ulterior motives. Always. Same thing with winning coaches. Even coaches in the stands scouting. All coaches, period. Even dead coaches.

Mark Padgett Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:18pm

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Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 726271)
Hang around for thirty years. Then you'll figure out not to believe compliments from coaches, even losing coaches. They always have ulterior motives. Always. Same thing with winning coaches. Even coaches in the stands scouting. All coaches, period. Even dead coaches.

Whenever anyone says, "You called a good game" (and yes - it does happen sometimes) I always reply, "Yeah. I know."

The line to use when they complain is, "Coming from a real expert like you, that means a lot".

jeffpea Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:36pm

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Originally Posted by stir22 (Post 726083)
any of you veterans still/ever get nervous before your games? i'm in my third year,and have done about 150 games from jv down, but i'm still getting nervous before games. i'm kinda jumpy by nature so that doesn't help, but i thought my nerves would be better by now. thanks.

count to yourself "1,2,3,4,5" while you're breathing in.
count to yourself "1,2,3,4,5" while holding your breath.
count to yourself "1,2,3,4,5" while exhaling.

this will calm you down and allow you to see and think more clearly during the action.

BillyMac Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:46pm

Or Don't Do Any Of This And Just Think Good Thoughts About This Image ...
 
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Originally Posted by jeffpea (Post 726443)
Count to yourself "1,2,3,4,5" while you're breathing in.
Count to yourself "1,2,3,4,5" while holding your breath.
Count to yourself "1,2,3,4,5" while exhaling.

All done while sitting like this:

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbn...e6d680fa04417d

BillyMac Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:49pm

Nice Pecs jeffpea ...
 
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Originally Posted by jeffpea (Post 726443)
Count to yourself "1,2,3,4,5" while you're breathing in.

You must be this guy?

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbn...f1c51385536dee

Rich Sat Feb 05, 2011 02:05pm

I had a head coach / AD call after our game earlier this week and leave two messages (one on my cell phone VM and one with my wife) to tell us he appreciated us making the long drive in the weather and that we were the best crew he's had all season. Yes, they won, but it was still a nice gesture. When I saw the number on the voice mail, my first thought was that we left something at the school.


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