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Professionalism in Officiating . IHSBCA Clinic February 2, 2008 Presenter: Darryl De Ruiter. Foundational standards.
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Professionalism in Officiating IHSBCA Clinic February 2, 2008 Presenter: Darryl De Ruiter
Foundational standards • “The National Association of Sports Officials believes the duty of sports officials is to act as impartial judges of sport competitions. We believe this duty carries with it an obligation to perform with accuracy, fairness and objectivity through an overriding sense of integrity.” -NASO
NASO Code of Ethics -summary • Be ________ • Avoid_________ • Respect __________ • Strive __________________ • Protect ____________________ • Ensure_________________________
Heart, Mind & …thick skin • Three essential basics for all officials • The heart _____________ • The mind _____________ • The skin ______________
JAM Session 101 • Three imperatives that help to operationally define the “professionalism” of sports officials. • All are essential to being a good official • They are independent yet interdependent
“J” is for JUDGMENT • Making the correct call(s) takes… • Being ___________________ • Being _______________________ • Being ________________ • Having _________
“A” is for APPEARANCE • How you look makes a difference • First impression(s) • On the field • The umpires “Uniform” • Taboos to avoid for umpires • Voice and posture • Countenance and confidence
“M” is for MECHANICS • Knowledge of mechanics is imperative • Rules vs. mechanics • Decrease _______ when you increase ________ • Defending the truth • Mechanics MVPs • M__________ • V __________ • P___________
Professionalism Intangibles • Officials should not confuse being skilled and competent with being “professional.” • There’s more!!!
Professionalism Intangibles • Before, during and after the game • Contracts and communications • Relationships and reality • Fun and Food • Clinics and camaraderie
Conclusion & Conversation • Wrap up and time allowed for Q & A and sharing of stories.