What makes an Excellent Official?

[Green]

What makes an Excellent Official? is a workshop presented by Dan Louie

Click the link: "Begin the workshop" at the bottom of the page.

It's free and contains excellent information about officiating.

http://www.football.refs.org/workshop/

[Bob M.]

REPLY: Dan Louie used to participate on these boards--especially McGriff's--pretty regularly ("DKL" was his screen name). He's got a fabulous mind when it comes to officiating and has helped a number of newer officials--especially out in the Washington area. Jim S. and Jim Neil, and me to a much lesser extent have participated in chat rooms with Danny. A good man to listen to!

[Mike Simonds]

His workshop is a wonderful frame-work to help us develop a personal officiating style. It is very thought-provoking because it goes beyond the rules and mechanics knowledge and makes us think about the "big picture".

I printed it out last year and keep it in my 3-ring binder and try to read and reflect upon it at least once or twice a year.

What I enjoy most about his workshop is that he makes us create a road-map on how to get better. Also, how to develop a positive attitude of cooperation and good sportsmanship.

[kentref]

Originally posted by Mike Simonds
His workshop is a wonderful frame-work to help us develop a personal officiating style. It is very thought-provoking because it goes beyond the rules and mechanics knowledge and makes us think about the "big picture".

I printed it out last year and keep it in my 3-ring binder and try to read and reflect upon it at least once or twice a year.

What I enjoy most about his workshop is that he makes us create a road-map on how to get better. Also, how to develop a positive attitude of cooperation and good sportsmanship.

I agree. It's an excellent resource that I read over several times each year.

[jimbulger1]