Mentor Program

[JMN]

Guys,

With the season fast approaching, we are focusing on our new high school officials to help them get up to speed. We want to balance rules info, mechanics, and philosophy as they begin their officiating career. Our mentor program is aimed at first and second year officials. They are linked to experienced officials with good rules knowledge AND a personality and skill set that fosters helping others succeed.

Question:

1)For those of you who are mentors, what have you found most effective in helping new officials? How often do you contact them? See them?

2)For you newer officials who have had a mentor, what has your mentor done that helped you the most?

Thanks for the feedback.