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Preparing to Officiate

Preparing to Officiate. Preparation involves mental and physical practices …. Preseason. Preparation can be a year-round activity for many officials Physical Conditioning Aerobic Endurance / Anaerobic Capacity / Strength / Flexibility / Speed / Coordination Sleep Nutrition

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Preparing to Officiate

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  1. Preparing to Officiate Preparation involves mental and physical practices …

  2. Preseason • Preparation can be a year-round activity for many officials • Physical Conditioning • Aerobic Endurance / Anaerobic Capacity / Strength / Flexibility / Speed / Coordination • Sleep • Nutrition • Prevention of Injuries • Mental Preparedness • Study the rulebook and reviewing rules changes every year … (umpire clinics and rules meetings) • Mental Imagery • Visual Skills(the average person uses only 50% of their visual potential)

  3. Pregame • Routine (just like the athlete) • Environment (if not familiar, be early to look over the facilities – not working with someone you know, be early and get to know them) • Pregame Conference • Become acquainted with each other and discuss mechanics and pertinent rule interpretations or new rules • Agree on each person’s duties • Discuss sensitive issues like overruling another official • Share what you know about the teams and the facilities • Captions Meeting • Captions are the primary means of communication with the teams and the coaches / review ground rules or difficult rule interpretations • Associate Officials • Helpers provided by the host (i.e. ball boys / chain gang) • During the Game • “feel” a thorough knowledge of the game and its strategies is vital to an official • After the Contest • Review, review, review

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