New college ref advice

[JRutledge]

Congrats on the hire.

If you are working Men's college, then the mechanics are basically the same. There are some additional signals on the Men's side, but the basic mechanics are the same.

My main advice, make sure you realize you are why you are working the game you are assigned to work. If you are working with a big time or long time veteran, do not do more than you should. That means let them take the lead and help you. You have to be strong, but you do not need to be the "go-to-guy" for everything until you feel comfortable with your partners or they feel comfortable with you. Chances are you are not going to work a game with someone brand new like you to the league. But that does not mean not to sit in the background either. Many times the way you get respect is stepping up and calling what you see or saving the crew from a rules mistake.

Call your area strong. Have a good pre-game and ask questions of your partners. Tell them you are not a veteran to the league so they can help you. Know the college rules that you will have to apply.

Most of all, have fun. After all that is why you are there in the first place right?

Peace