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I wish Mick was still around... I'm sure he'd like this post.
I decided to pursue officiating. I passed the MHSAA's Guidebook Exam and the Basketball Mechanics Exam this past weekend. ![]() I've applied for membership in a local association where I've seen the trainers and one of the assignors in action and I'm looking forward to the initial Rookies Meeting should I be accepted. I'm also hoping that I'll get my first games this winter. In the meantime, I'm definitely going to be reviewing the mechanics manual regularly. Even though subvarsity games have a two person crew, I have a feeling the sooner I understand three person mechanics, the better it will be for me. I may also officiate softball at some point as well. It should be an interesting experience.
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dont worry about 3 man mechanics until you have mastered 2 person mechanics. you will most likely start out on 2 person games. if you are messing those games up because you lack knowledge of rules and appropriate mechanics you wont have to worry about moving up to 3 man games.
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Misleading Title?
I thought you were writing to tell us you were getting married!
![]() Good luck and have fun! Enjoy the challenge that is our avocation!
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I Had A Different Thought ...
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Great news. Observe as many games as you are able to and find a mentor if one is not assigned to you. You will not learn everything at once, so try not to get overwhelmed.
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"Now, Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Topic of the Thread"
![]() Welcome to officiating! It doesn't do much for your self-esteem, but it at least helps to make you feel like a worthless slug on a regular basis. ![]() What state the the "M" in MHSAA stand for? (PM me if you don't want to reveal it on the board)
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Duh
Oh, that state that begins with "M".
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You are newer. I will give you a pass.
BTW that is Michigan. Peace
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Welcome to officiating. All great advice so far.
If possible go to a camp and listen and learn. Try to work on 1 thing at a time. Work on mechanics. I am starting my 4th year and a veteran official told me a few weeks ago that my traveling call "sucked." Best advice I got here on the forum was "Be in the right place, look in the right place, call the obvious." |
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