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Chapter 3. The Beginner Official. Shortage Of Officials. Beginner officials leave the profession of officiating within three years As the number of HS and College programs grow, the numbers of officials available is declining .. Why? .. Fee’s paid to officials Abuse
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Chapter 3 The Beginner Official
Shortage Of Officials • Beginner officials leave the profession of officiating within three years • As the number of HS and College programs grow, the numbers of officials available is declining .. Why? .. • Fee’s paid to officials • Abuse • No recognition for efforts • Scheduled times of events • Travel (i.e. distance, gas prices and food) • Solutions ? (increase pay / control environment / treat professionally .. Etc. )
Training Officials • Rules Clinics • Self-confidence concepts • Develop positive attitude and confidence • Communication • Use of signals and verbal reporting • No Calls • Conscious decision to ignore an infraction .. • Preventive Techniques • Talking to players and coaches .. Active Prevention
Words of Wisdom • “Phantom Calls” words possible thing an official can call is something that did not happens • Control Emotions .. while under pressure • “whole picture” • Patience • Rapport • Presence • Experience • Relate to off-the-ball action • Individuals plays • Game strategy • The Integrity of the Game
The Ideal Official • Notices everything, but is seldom noticed • Controls players effectively with understanding • Has a decisive voice and manner • Is able to handle unusual situations • Is always concerned with the players safety • Cooperates with fellow officials and is complimentary • Is able to physically be is position and make the call • Knows the game and the intent of each rule • Keeps personalities out of officiating • Is consistent throughout the game • Must never be sarcastic • Must eliminate any slowness and delay • Is wanted, rather than tolerated