Big day

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by Jay R
THIS ONE'S FOR RUT.

I got it. I passed and I am moving up the ladder. The game went fairly well, although I have had better games in terms of flow and confidence. However, my evaluator said my biggest attribute was PRESENCE.

I appreciate the the props, but tell the rest of this board. I am not an advocate of one attribute to become a good official, I never have been. But the way you carry yourself, from the way you wear your uniform to the way you talk to people makes a big difference in how you are precieved. I am in sales, it is not always the best lines that get people sales, it is the way they carry themselves. If someone thinks you are a good official because of your PRESENCE than that is just like everything else. Not everyone is going to find themselves in situations that they are going to prove any rules knowledge. Basically because most games do not bring rules challenges or difficult situation that most officials cannot handle.

BTW, great job. I knew you could do it!!

Peace