THE ART OF OFFICIATING

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THE ART OF OFFICIATING

• Not Just a Fox 40

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STAGE ONE

• No Idea What Just Happened!!!

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• Where most officials start their careers
• Learning the ropes
• Just trying to remember where to be

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• And when to blow the whistle!

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• Gained confidence

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• Watch veteran officials
• Study the rules

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STAGE TWO
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• See Everything
• Call Everything

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• Gained Confidence
• Black and White Approach
• Scientific Official

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• Technical, by the book
• May make participants (or partners) uneasy at
  times

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STAGE THREE

• See Everything Decide What to Call/What Not to
  Call

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• You learn that there is an Art to officiating
• Endeavor to reach this level

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Characteristics of a Good Official

• Be a technical referee first
• Practice, practice, practice on court
  experience at all levels

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• Know the spirit and intent of the rule

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• Use common sense in decision making
• Earn trust from partners

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• Recognize the emotional aspects of the game
  understand them but dont squash them

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• Know the role of a volleyball official
• Contribute to the excitement of the match
• Set goalsand achieve them

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• FOREVER be a student of the game
• You are never too smart, too good, or too old to
  stay ahead of the curve, not behind it!

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• And above everything else.
• Remember the game

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is about the players
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not the whistle
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and not YOU!!
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THE ART OF OFFICIATING

• Not Just a Fox 40