What should you work on?

Camp should always be about working on your craft. Building relationships is part of that craft. Don't just focus on the visual skills. Look at how you communicate with other referees, coaches, players, and supervisors. Relationships matter. Here's an example: Players become assistant coaches, and assistant coaches become head coaches. Head coaches become Supervisors of Officials. This doesn't mean that you kiss up to people. It just means that relationships matter, and the relationship you are cultivating might have an impact that you don't realize. Move with integrity, grace, and empathy.

kevin sparrock

Kevin Sparrock is the artist and creator of Fouls and Violations, Life of a Referee Uncovered. He is a Brooklyn, New York native who has worked as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator for 30 years. He has officiated basketball for over 22 years. He has worked at the High School level, College Division 1 Men’s, College Division 1 Women’s, the NBA Developmental League, and the Woman’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). In 2008, he combined the blessings of two careers and created the first webcomic that chronicles the life of a sports official. Everything in the strip has happened or will happen in the future. Welcome to the referee life. Safe Traveling

https://ksparrock.com
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