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Tuesday, January 9
EIGHT KEYS TO GOOD REFEREEING!
EIGHT KEYS TO GOOD REFEREEING!
1. HAVE YOUR HEAD ON RIGHT - Dont think your referee uniform grants you immunity from having to take a little criticism. Its part of officiating. Plan on it. Successful officials know how much to take. Ask one when you get the chance.
2. DONT BE A TOUGH PERSON - If a coach is on your back but not enough to warrant a confrontation, then stay away from him or her. This is especially true when the ball is out of play and at the half. Standing near an unhappy coach or fan, just to show him, will only lead to further tension. Some officials develop irritating characteristics. Dont be one of them.
3. DONT BARK - If you dont like to be shouted at, dont shout at someone else. Be
firm, using a normal, relaxed voice. This technique will do wonders in helping you to reduce the tension. Shouting indicates a loss of control, not only of oneself, but also of the game.
4. SHOW CONFIDENCE - Cockiness has absolutely no place in officiating. You want to exude confidence. Your presence should command respect from the participants,
coaches, and fans. As in any walk of life, appearance, manner, and voice determine
how you are accepted. Try to present the proper image.
5. FORGET THE FANS - As a group, fans usually exhibit highly emotional partisanship and delight in antagonizing the officials. Accepting this fact will help you ignore the fans, unless they interrupt or impact the game or stand in the way of you doing your job.
6. ANSWER REASONABLE QUESTIONS - Treat coaches and players in a courteous way. If they ask you a question reasonably, answer in a polite way. If they get your ear by saving, Hey, ref! I want to ask you something, and then start telling you off, interrupt and remind them of the reason for the discussion. Be firm but relaxed.
7. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS WISELY - Dont obviously threaten a coach or player; this
will only put them on the defensive. More importantly, you will have placed yourself on the spot. If you feel a situation is serious enough to warrant a threat, then it is serious enough to punish the misconduct, without invoking a threat. Obviously some things you say will be a form of threat, but using the proper words can make it subtle.
8. STAY COOL - Your purpose is to establish a calm environment for the game.
Nervous or edgy officials are easily spotted by the players, coaches, and fans alike. Avidly chewing gum, pacing around, or displaying a wide range of emotions prior to or during the game will serve to make you seem vulnerable to the pressure.
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