Without Referee’s, It’s Just Recess Professional Development

 Work every game like it was a playoff game.  Create Good Officiating Habits  Physical Believability  Consistency is the KEY  Don’t be surprised  Celebrate the success of your peers  Time Line to State Tournament  Call the game in your living room 2 Metro Allstars Officials Camp

 Find out what is important to your assignor(s)  Find a mentor, listen and watch them work  Watch and listen to other officials  Go to the watering hole after games  Be an active part of the association  Never give your opinion unless asked  Everyone has Good & Bad Games  Be Positive and Supportive 3 Metro Allstars Officials Camp

 Read officiating periodicals  Nail the Mechanics  Know the rules  Start the season in shape (Not Round)  Work games in off season  Pick 3 things to work on in Off Season  Build a Referee Network  Get a uniform that fits 4 Metro Allstars Officials Camp

 Work the game don’t let the game work you  Take Control of Things You Have Direct Control Over  Always strive to improve  Every game is different 5 Metro Allstars Officials Camp

 Benefits  Break down sheet  Take Control of Things You Have Direct Control Over  Mechanics/Signals 6 Metro Allstars Officials Camp