Advice for first year ref...

[irefky]

One thing I would suggest and I apologize if someone already mentioned it and I overlooked it. Go to the school who had the complaints or the other team and see if you can get a copy of the tape. Some schools do tape jv games. Take the tape to a fellow official to have them view it and give you an evaluation. You should be able to sit down and view it yourself and be honest with your view of your mechanics and such.

I have viewed a few of my games and I beat myself up pretty bad. I was too fast or did not give a good solid signal. If you are that concerned in your first year, you will become a great official in the future. Just keep hanging around here and asking questions to these knowledgeable guys and you will learn.

Good luck to you and please ask if your are not sure.