From the Pac-10 to the Big 9...

Got a set of notes through Kirk Barlow from Lou Campanelli, who was the assignor for the Pac-10 conference at that time. Campanelli was a longtime NCAA D-1 coach, last coaching Cal-Berkeley just prior the Jason Kidd era. In looking through his high-level view of officials, and what he deems as important for his staff, there really is very little difference between what is expected of officials. What works for Campanelli's staff would work for anyone, any time, and at any place.

1. Write your goals down – keep them visible and in sight.

2. Success comes at a price – what are you willing to pay to get there?

3. “You are what you believe yourself to be!”
Believe in yourself… if you don’t, how can anyone else?
If things don’t go exactly as planned, “Find a way to get back into the game…”

4. “Mediocrity is excellent in the eyes of the mediocre…” Don’t settle!

5. Don’t ever forget why you started reffing… Officiate for the ‘Love of the Game’!

6. Make every game your masterpiece! Don’t cheat the players, coaches or fans.
For everyone in that gym, it’s the most important game of the night!

7. ATTITUDE – Your attitude in life will determine your altitude.

8. The higher up you go in this game, the bigger the egos… Be able to manage coaches and other officials – temper your ego.

What Lou looks for in young officials:

Appearance
Dress/look Professional – dress for success. All Pac-10 officials wear a jacket and tie to their games. This gives the coaches and players a standard, something to respect.

Persona/Demeanor
Don’t avoid coaches, give them an answer at the earliest opportunity – keep it short.
Use the stop sign – let them know you mean business when required.

Honesty
Not admitting mistakes alienates you from coaches and partners.

Gut Calls
Can you make them in a hostile environment???

Crew Support / Teamwork
Release a call at the right time…

Game Management
Can you diffuse a bad situation?

Responsibility
Can you handle it?

Accountability

Others
Voice
Selling the call
You gotta love it – no wannabe officials
Willing to work your way up – don’t expect too much, too soon

Number One Thing – GOOD PEOPLE!
Character and Fire

What Coaches Want
Consistency
Communication
Understand the game
Effort and Hustle
Call the obvious
Professionalism
Care about the game and the players
If you ‘T’ a coach, let him know that its over – No Grudges!