Officiating Basics

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The following are TEN STEPS to officiating EXCELLENCE!!!

1. PHYSICAL CONDITIONING--The athletic look with a strong cardio-vascular base.
2. MENTAL APPROACH--understand the ROLE of the official and prepare yourself mentally for each assignment.
3. PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH--self-image and relationships within the game. Affirmation, visualization, self-fulfilling prophesy, fear of failure, etc.
4. INNER DESIRE TO GROW--a drive to improve...no matter how much you have or have not accomplished.
5. HONESTY--looking at yourself with objectivity being able to identify strengths and weaknesses...making an accurate self-evaluation.
6. BE A GREAT PARTNER--take pride in each game and assist others who may not be as talented as you. Avoid self-promotion at your partner's expense.
7. PROFESSIONAL APPROACH--each game deserves your maximum effort, your seriousness of purpose no matter what level of game or the score or setting.
8. BE A COMPETITOR--BUT compete against yourself. Beat the game tape.
9. RULES KNOWLEDGE--very very important BUT the spirit of the rules should also be considered.
10. INTEGRITY--- INTEGRITY---INTEGRITY!!!

OFFICIATING BASICS

REFEREE THE DEFENSE: This is a must for all one on one situations. Our "self-talk" must remind us constantly.
CALL THE OBVIOUS: Most plays will call themselves with good concentration. React to an action. Be ready!!
STAY WITH PRIMARY COVERAGE: If each official does a solid job with their primary coverage, there will be no secondary area calls.
BE A GREAT PARTNER: If each official brings out the best in their partner the result should be a well officiated game. That what Magic Johnson and Larry Bird did as players for their teammates.

CONCENTRATION

1. Distractions, Diversions and Psychological frame of mind.
2. Game day preparation
3. Pre-game preparation
4. Attitudes-Attitudes-Attitudes-How do I relate to this game?
5. Know my role-How my concentration level can change during the game
6. Self-image-Does it effect my productivity???
7. Competition and the competitor-Do I compete?
8. Psychological tool for increased efficiency
9. Improve your presentation and upgrade the perception10. Tunnel vision--Call the play or no call the play. Regardless of consequences---INTEGRITY!!