What did you learn this season?

[4-40]

Originally Posted by Scuba_ref

I learned that anyone can officiate in the post season in Iowa!

That's who the coaches want to see. There were several crews that struggled to correctly apply continuous motion to plays during the girl's state tournament, so it isn't just limited to these few clips/games.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

My best to all of you guys and gals and even if I'm gone, always remember the first rule of officiating.

With all due respect, "Shut up". And that's coming from the deepest part of my 100% human heart.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by 4-40

That's who the coaches want to see. There were several crews that struggled to correctly apply continuous motion to plays during the girl's state tournament, so it isn't just limited to these few clips/games.

Is Iowa a state where coaches' ratings determine who make the state tournament?

I learned:

I can't call three seconds in the lane during a throw-in. :P

Knowing who to listen to for advice and who to ignore.

Many refs can make the right calls and use the right mechanics, but understanding advantage/disadvantage, game management, and how to deal with coaches and players is what separates a good ref from a great ref.

[4-40]

Video is a great learning tool.

[Scuba_ref]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

So that was you on those videos?

I wish...I've only made it as high up as district games. I need a couple more guys to retire at the top of the food chain.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Scuba_ref

I wish...I've only made it as high up as district games. I need a couple more guys to retire at the top of the food chain.

It would also be a bit of a drive too!

[Scuba_ref]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

It would also be a bit of a drive too!

True...even though I am a bit of a game whore, but Iowa is a little far for me!

[Stat-Man]

I learned that even though it truly isn't easy, officiating can be a fun experience.

I have to echo the sentiments with relaxing. When I worried more about what I should be doing or where I should be, that was when I struggled with making the right call.

I'm definitely looking forward to next season.

[jTheUmp]

3-person officiating is much, much easier (both from a physical and 'see the entire play' standpoint) than 2-person.

Better to work fewer games/days in the season and end the season wishing you had a few more than to work too many games and get burned out. (last season, I worked 120 games combined rec and High School and was completely burned out at the end. This season I worked 84. Still a lot, but I'm not burned out this time around).

[stir22]

My three "things" to work on all year were,

1) patient whistle
2) watch off-ball
3) illegal screens.

I felt I did a good job of improving in these areas...though I did miss/pass on an illegal screen IN MY LAST high school game of the year! Still mad at myself for that one! Dang.

This is a great thread. Thanks to all.

[Indianaref]

I've learned that not only do we officials have to keep the foul count even we also need to keep the shooting fouls the same.

[bainsey]

*Be more of a facilitator and less of a Rulebook Charlie.

*Camps help. Do more.

*There are no deadlines to reach a certain level. Relax and improve your game.

*P90X doesn't make you thin, but it does help your performance on the court.