Attitude and Knowing the Rules

[gojeremy]

So after my 1st season I feel like I have learned quite a bit about being an official, and the number one thing I need to work on for next year is knowing the rules better. I thought I knew the rules well but after reading some posts on this forum I realize I don't know the rules as well as I thought. I admire everyone on here who knows the rules right down to the smallest detail. Obviously that comes from experience but are you also constantly paging through the book to keep yourself on top of the rules?

Also, I admit that I start to second guess myself a little bit when I hear coaches getting on me (or fans). I still call the game like I see it but doubt does creep up on me and on occasion has affected my play calling. Any advice on this too?

I definitely want to get better and I want people, and my assignor, to be able to rely on my ability. I thank everyone on this forum for help this season. Any more advice on my top issues, or anything else someone might want to add, would be very much appreciated. I have a handful of games left this season and would like to finish strong.