New volleyball official

[Terrapins Fan]

After 20 years of officiating basketball, I've been asked to join the volleyball board, any advice?

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

After 20 years of officiating basketball, I've been asked to join the volleyball board, any advice?

Do it! Are you a complete novice like I was 6 years ago?

1) Get a mentor.
2) Find a place to work outside of the high school venue in order to see more plays just like any other sport - a local VB club or USAV.
3) Watch matches in person, on TV (Watch ESPN & BTN), & on the web (YouTube).

Enjoy it.

[bob jenkins]

I was brand new three years ago -- it's a completely different challenge from being new in basketball or baseball (or I'd imagine, football or soccer, for example).

The challenge, as always, is the fun part -- and the frustrating part.

[FMadera]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

After 20 years of officiating basketball, I've been asked to join the volleyball board, any advice?

Best piece of advice I can give you is...never ever assume reffing volleyball is easy.

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by FMadera

Best piece of advice I can give you is...never ever assume reffing volleyball is easy.

On the BB board, it's always listen to Bob. 😋

On the VB board, it's always listen to Felix.

Here endeth the lesson!

[Terrapins Fan]

Thanks. Is there much discussion here?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

Thanks. Is there much discussion here?

Not nearly as much as on the basketball forum. But, I have found it helpful.

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Not nearly as much as on the basketball forum. But, I have found it helpful.

Also, I've found it not as adversarial as either the BB or SB forums are. It's a kinder gentler place.

[Tony.oe4]

Just like starting out officiating in most sports, it is not too hard to be okay but it takes a lot of time and effort to get good. Just because volleyball officials don't move around as much as many other sports, don't assume it is easy to officiate.