>"What constitutes excellence in officiating"
>
>1. Knowledge - Knowing the rules
>2. Application - The bringing to bear of many skills to get
successful results
>3. Comportment - Exhibiting self-conduct that leads to effective
performance.
>
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>Knowledge - Knowing the rules
>- Knowing the rules of the game or contest
>- Knowing the correct officiating mechanics
>- Understanding the strategy of the game or contest
>
>Application - The bringing to bear of many skills to get
successful results
>- Being consistent
>- Being honest
>- Displaying sound judgement
>- Being fair
>- Being fair
>- Being decisive
>- Dispaying good game/contest management skills
>- Working well with partner
>- Displaying good communication skills
>
>Comportment - Exhibiting self-conduct that leads to effective
performance.
>- Reacting appropriately under pressure
>- Interacting appropriately with coaches and players
>- Displaying a positive attitude
>- Being approachable
>- Presenting a favorable personal appearance
>
>These are all qualities that are required to be an excellent
Basketball Official
>
>
>Arthur N. Jackson III, MSgt, USAF
>Superintendent, C-141 Aircrew Life Support
>DSN: 650-2998, Comm: 609-754-2998
>Fax: 609-754-6052
>AMC Outstanding Aircrew Life Support
>Large Team of the Year 2002