how to be a respected official

OVC Clinic

July 28, 2012

No excuse for lying

No excuse for lyingAdmit prior mistakes

No excuse for lyingAdmit prior mistakes

But Move On

No excuse for lyingAdmit prior mistakes

But Move OnNot sure

Say so

No excuse for lyingAdmit prior mistakes

But Move OnNot sure

Say soLearn from errors

Strive not to repeat them

Support your Partners

Support your PartnersControl Ego

Support your PartnersControl EgoDon’t criticize Coach’s decisions

Support your PartnersControl EgoDon’t criticize Coach’s decisionsLISTEN

Ignore Comments – Answer QuestionsMake sure you understand the questionNever respond to what you THINK you heardListen twice – talk once

Enjoy the Experience

Enjoy the ExperienceYour attitude is the one thing you can control

Enjoy the ExperienceYour attitude is the one thing you can controlAvoid constant complaining

Enjoy the ExperienceYour attitude is the one thing you can controlAvoid constant complainingLeave prejudice behind

Fouling players don’t need scolding from us

Quick and CorrectWonderful

Quick and CorrectWonderful

Sharp and wrongSells until the film is reviewed

Quick and CorrectWonderful

Sharp and wrongSells until the film is reviewed

Better Clumsy and Right

Quick and CorrectWonderful

Sharp and wrongSells until the film is reviewed

Better Clumsy and RightWhen to provide Help

110% sureMakes a differenceGood for the game

Not Chummy

Not ChummyUse Names

Coach JacksonChain crewBall PersonsQBCaptains

Not ChummyUse Names

Coach JacksonChain crewBall PersonsQBCaptains

Avoid:BoysKidsSon“52” isn’t as personable, but safer option

Be HonestRespect OthersKeep a Positive AttitudeGet it RightBe Personable