1. Realities of Officiating

2. Realities of Officiating
POLITICS IN OFFICIATING
Who actually runs leagues (politics are present)
Supervisors (Good & Marginal)
Old boy club
Coaches with Clout
Favors are given and Returned
Personality conflicts
Warm body principle

3. Realities of Officiating
CAREER PATHS
The right place at the right time
Younger officials with talent get better opportunities
Cream rises to the top
Numbers Game
Arc of Officiating (finding your niche)
When to slow down
When to retire
Officials that just don’t get it

4. Realities of Officiating
INTEGRITY OF THE OFFICIAL
Officiating reveals integrity (does not build Integrity)
Values & Ideals are developed in Youth
Bad mouthing other Officials
Backstabbing other Officials
Compromising your calls
Making the tough call will gain you respect
(In the long run)
Being Honest

5. Realities of Officiating
CHANGING THE BAD, PERPETUATING THE GOOD
Organizational Behavior Modifications
Mentoring
Role Model
Advocate Change
Network with other Officials
Promote the Officiating Program