2. PHYSICAL FITNESS
This includes such thing as improved:
general health, weight control, stamina,
reflexes, higher energy levels, posture
and stature.
Comment: It is critical to successful
officiating performance. The personal
benefits are a by- product, and are
probably more beneficial that most
officials realize.
3. MENTAL FITNESS
The benefits include: positive
disposition, better mental reflexes,
decisiveness, alertness, prolonging a
youthful bearing, a steadier
temperament, perseverance and
increase determination.
4. MENTAL ATTITUDE
The important attribute includes: the
satisfaction of meeting constant, game-by-
game challenges, a heightened sense of
accomplishment as each successfully controlled
game is experienced, the feeling of making a
contribution to the game, the sense of providing
an important service to others, honing your
people- and game management skills,
acknowledgement of a job well done by others
and in yourself, and the ability to develop the
sense of dedication it takes for you to attain
5. Social Rewards and Satisfactions of
Networking
It is the virtual web of people contacts
that we make, enjoy and benefit from
through out our Interscholastic Referee
careers.
6. Social Rewards and Satisfactions –
People Skills
These include: communication skills,
a sense of humor, increased
sensibilities, improved sociability,
refined demeanor, and positive self
esteem.
