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The Official's Creed
YOU CAN COUNT ON ME!
- To have studied the rules.
- To have attended meetings or clinics to
improve my knowledge.
- To be in shape to officiate an entire game.
- To have a uniform that is neat and clean - and
to present myself in a professional manner.
- To arrive at the game site or travel meeting
site at the designated time.
- To actively participate in the pre-game
conference.
- To cooperate within the crew concept.
- To communicate.
- To not be afraid to question the actions of a
fellow official - when you think he may be in
error.
- To be able to accept information from a fellow
official and admit that you're wrong.
- To have the courage to stick by your decision
- even when a fellow official thinks you are
wrong.
- To be able to accept criticism from fellow
officials, observers, and/or supervisors.
SEVEN C's TO BECOMING AN EXCELLENT OFFICIAL
| CONDITIONING: |
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Both physical and mental. |
| COMMUNICATION: |
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You have to know how to handle people. Once you
blow your whistle, you become a salesperson |
| COMPOSURE: |
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If you're flustered, nervous or emotional, you
won't be successful. |
| CONFIDENCE: |
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You need to exude confidence, not arrogance. |
| CONSISTENCY: |
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Make the same call in the 4th quarter
as you would in the 1st quarter. |
| CONCENTRATION: |
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You must prepare yourself to block out all
distractions. |
| COURAGE |
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Have GUTS!! When a penalty is appropriate,
assess it calmly, without emotion and regard to
being blackballed. If you don't have guts, you
will soon be identified as a weak official |
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