nerves

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

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]

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]

Originally Posted by bainsey

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]

Originally Posted by bainsey

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]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

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]

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]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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]

Originally Posted by bainsey

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]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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]

Originally Posted by stir22

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]

Originally Posted by jeffpea

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:

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by jeffpea

Count to yourself "1,2,3,4,5" while you're breathing in.

You must be this guy?

[Rich]

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.