VOLLEYBALL 200809 Presenter Ellen Townsend NIAA State Rules Interpreter Assignor amp Official Nevada ellentownsendsbcglobalnet 7757429964 Cell Starting the Season Off Right Prematch Conference ID: 354095
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NFHS Rules Interpreters MeetingVOLLEYBALL2008-09
Presenter:Ellen TownsendNIAA State Rules Interpreter,Assignor & Official (Nevada)ellentownsend@sbcglobal.net775.742.9964 (Cell)Slide2
Starting the Season Off RightPre-match Conference
Proactive Officiating TechniquesPositive CommunicationSlide3
Starting the Season Off Right Pre-match Conference
Partner *Pre-match Briefing - Discussion topics - Eye Communication - Professional - Enjoyable
- Departing
- Debriefing
Coach/Captain
*Pre-match Meeting
- Introductions/Floor Capt.
- Ground Rules
- Jewelry/Uniforms/Legal - Sportsmanship Expectations - “Other” - Warm-up times - Q & A - Coin toss - “Good match”Slide4
Starting the Season Off Right Pre-match Conference
Discussion topicsGround rules = 1 ptProtocols: checking net/ball, greeting coaches, etc. = 1 ptSignaling antenna faults R2 = 1 ptSignaling touches (rally/end of play) = 1 ptScorekeeper and Libero Proficiency = 1 ptLine judges and shaggers expectations = 1 pt
R2 movement and using discrete signals = 1 pt
Ball down, seen by R2, not sure by R1 = 1 ptSlide5
Starting the Season Off Right Pre-match Conference
Discussion topics 9. Location of host management & trainer = 1 pt10. BackRow & libero situations = 2 pts11. Sportsmanship, bench decorum & sanctions = 2 pts12. Signals: Illegal hit and Resume play = 2 pts13. Signal: Discrete game/match pt. and four-hit preference or not & body location =
3 pts
14. Ball down, seen by R2, not sure by R1 , R2 disagrees with line judge down or in/out call =
3 pts
15. Crew communication – sharing information regarding a play/situation =
3 ptsSlide6
Starting the Season Off Right Proactive Officiating Techniques
“As proactive relates to officiating …a technique, a mechanic, a verbal comment or statement, a non-verbal cue that produces and encourages fairness and demonstrates involvement or participation resulting in a positive outcome (change); that is constructive and of educational benefit for all participants; that shows we care.”** Ellen Townsend 7/1/08Slide7
Starting the Season Off Right Proactive Officiating Techniques
Officiate without the whistle whenever possiblePerception and awareness of situationsAbility to recover and re-focusExperience, collaborating and trainingSlide8
Starting the Season Off Right Proactive Officiating Techniques
Officiate without the whistle = preventive officiating- Before the matchScorekeeper & Libero Tracker & Line Judges Play up…Part of crew
Quizzing
OJT (Benefit ??)
- During play
- Dead ball and Timeouts
- Between games
- WHO??Slide9
Starting the Season Off Right Proactive Officiating Techniques
Perception and awarenessKnow the situation…have recallAnticipate the question from the coachAddress one “Coach” …the HEAD coachUse “Book Language”Be concise
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Starting the Season Off Right Proactive Officiating Techniques
The road to “Recovery” I, _______________, pledge to do the following:To make that call next time… to “Just do it!”To expect a reaction when I DO call it and will be prepared for any consequences.
To accept that I can’t take that whistle back.
To limit replays in my mind and just let it go.
To recognize the mistake and be determined not to repeat it.
To zoom in and re-focus and to judge
the contact
.
To own each call
.Slide11
Starting the Season Off RightPositive Communication
Portray the “Positive”Display positive body languageGive off a positive attitudeMake eye contact with Coach/Captains/Partner/CrewBe aware of non-verbal cuesPractice good mechanics/proper signalsPractice good listening skillsBe approachable
Provide accurate informationSlide12
Starting the Season Off RightPositive Communication
Allow the Coach to be heard WITHOUT delaying the gameKnow when to:Listen and respond quicklyListen and ignore (file it)Listen and engage in a full response (short and concise)Listen and penalize (yellow-red-eject)Know the really tough part is …
…Trying to do all of this while quite possibly being “cross-examined”, criticized, berated, yelled at…..booed by fans...!!Slide13
Starting the Season Off RightPositive Communication
Act as an ambassador when providing informationMaintain composureGets better and improves over timeLearned on-the-jobDo homework: Recall situations in order to better respond (more recovery)Ultimate Goal - How can I be a more effective communicator with players and coaches when the ball is NOT in play? How can I improve is this area? Slide14
Starting the Season Off RightWrap-upSuggestions for Success
Gain experience through hands-on practice and trainingRules clinics and Association meetingsScrimmages and pre-season tournamentsDebriefingsInvite experienced officials to share their techniques and scenariosApply the techniques by recreating the “scene of the crime”Use email, Web sites, magazines and other sport scenarios
Create your own “scenes” for use in trainingSlide15
Starting the Season Off RightWrap-up
Officiate without the whistle whenever possible.Get ready for the season early…like NOW!Key ingredients of an effective official are great communication skill and sense of humor.Knowledge is power, absorb the “Rules” like a spongeBe a diplomat – a mediator or facilitator.HAVE FUN OUT THERE!
Thank you!!