2011 Summer Training

Every year officials ask what they can do to improve their ranking, skills, schedule and post season opportunity.  They ask how they can they learn three person crew mechanics necessary to successfully officiate beyond regular season HS games.

As much as the LA Unit and all HS units throughout California provide training for their membership, it is not and cannot be the sole vehicle to become a top official in the unit, state or get college ready.  To become successful, personal time with commitment to improving and learning the necessary skills and philosophy with exposure to the appropriate audience who you seek to impress must be invested outside the unit training period. YES, you must do more on your own.  During the offseason recreational basketball (rec ball) leagues can serve various purposes if appropriately utilized.  The financial supplement of “rec ball” obviously is well understood and sought by many, but the relaxed attention to mechanics, hustle and call selection too often stymie’s the skills instead of sharpens them.  Therefore, one should take the opportunity during these “rec ball” games to practice as much as you can.  Individual mechanics, communication, hustle and improved call selection can easily be improved. As much as switching and other crew mechanics are desirable, they don’t always work well with “rec ball”, it would reduce actual playing time with running clock format. 

However, all is not lost.  There are many independent training camps out there for both HS and NCAA that will provide wonderful opportunity for learning, improving and showcasing your skills.  Other things you can engage in include mentoring and networking with other officials. Stay current on LA Unit and Referee events.  Referee magazine, NFHS, CBOA and LA Unit website all combine to give you much information on the current affairs of basketball.  Read the rulebook. Don’t wait until the fall when training starts to review and improve your rule knowledge and case play understanding.

Lastly, to help with records of your development, please send me you’re offseason accomplishments. If you went to camp, worked spring and summer HS/NCAA/Pro-Am leagues, we want to know.  Of great value will be knowledge of any games that use three person mechanics.  Which mechanics (HS/NCAA men or women and  Pro) were used and was there any responsible evaluation provided and by who.  As we continue to assess our unit officials, we look for officials who are working to improvement themselves and especially those who have three person experiences.

 Bobby, I and several LA Unit veteran officials often serve many camps as staff clinicians. 

If you let me know where you will be, we’ll keep an eye for you. And you’ll never know, one of us just might show up to watch you or we can contact the camp coordinator for feedback.  Any certificate as proof of attendance should be sent to me so I can update your unit profile.

Have a great summer.

John Lozano

2011 So Cal Camp Schedule

http://www.labasketballunit.org/Instruction/Camps-&-Clinics/

*Canceled* Rico's Get Better  Referee Development Camp August 5,8-11 -The camp targets certified varsity officials (Male/Female) who have a minimum of 1-3 years officiating at HS Varsity level and desire more specialized training in 3 person mechanics. For more information, please send email to  rico.p.cabrera@rgbf.org or call 855 GET- BTTR, Ext. 716, for more details. This is one of the last chances to get some personal 3 person mechanics training.

Frank Harvey Bruce Hicks June 3-5 -This camp focuses on college officiating and is a great camp. Click Harvey-Hicks Flier for camp flier.

*Canceled* Las Vegas Camp June 10-12 - Bobby we conduct the instructional portion with assistance from the LA Unit Instructional staff.  This is a great camp for HS mechanics.  Click Mozee LV Flier for camp flier.

Watts Summer Games June 11^th, 12^th, and 18^th - Looks like its back.  I don't know who is assigning yet.  This is a good opportunity to get work and experience.  Three person crews can be used.  This tournament is for a Great cause that is traditionally heavily supported by LA officials in all sponsored sports.  Click URL for WSG details.  http://www.lawsg.org/

Girls Basketball Sites and Coordinators

1.Fremont HS June 11- Olga Espinoza 323-627-4943

2.Crenshaw HS June 11-  Stephanie Hunter 626-483-0488

3.Washington HS June 11- L.T.Willis 310-404-1562/

   Washington HS June 12-  Charles Walker – 323 - 312 - 7296

   Washington HS June 12- L.T. Willis –310-404-1562

4. Serra HS June 11 – Nathan Bond-213-503-4950

    Serra HS June 12- Tamara Williams 323-972-5216

    Serra HS June 12- Stephanie Hunter-626-483-0488

Boys Basketball Sites and Coordinators

 

1.Westchester June 11- Leon Burks Jr.  310-621-5975

2. Dorsey June 11- Jessie Williams 818-613-8010

3. Compton June 11& 12 - Jeff Whitman 323-691-1710

    Compton June 12- Leon Burks Jr. -310-621-5975

4.Locke June 11& 12 – Andre Bellinger 323-447-9714

   Locke June 12- Jessie Williams-818-613-8010

3 PERSON CREWS FOR ALL GAMES
 

Long Beach Camp for Women's College June 20-22 - Kathleen McGlynn a women’s DIV II CCAA officials coordinator is running it.  It is a very good camp for HS officials who want to start getting into Women’s College and get exposure.  You can do 1,2 or all three days.  Click URL for camp details: http://www.stripezone.com/sz/beachCamp.asp

Day of Game Camps June 11, 12, 25, 26, July 16, 17- Rick Kollen runs these (more than one). These camps focus on college officiating, but a good camp.   Click URL for camp details: http://www.dayofgame.com/

Santa Barbara Camp June 24-26 - Bill White’s College camp in Santa Barbara.  College camp for JC and Div II. Click URL for camp details: http://www.sportslinkonline.com/

Be a Lead Camp - Martin Cota camps - These focus on college officiating, but good camp.   Click URL for camp details: http://www.bealead.net/

 2011 Ace 5on5 Camp HS June 24/25/26, NCAA July 22/23/24  - HS and NCAA camps. Click URL for camp details:  http://ace5on5.com/referees/camps/gen-info general information or ACE NCAA Flier or ACE HS Flier for camp filers.

Step Up and Call It Camp July 14-16 – This camp has usually been a Div I Women’s Camp used by the Big West Conference.  This year the camp has expanded to include training for HS officials. Click URL for camp details: http://stepupandcallit.com  or SD Camp Flier for camp filer.

JoAnne Venditto – She is planning a JC Women’s camp/clinic, more information to be provided once details are completed.

Div I – Each Div I supervisor of officials have an evaluation camp, mostly attendance is by invitation.  Contact the conference and supervisor of interest for more information.

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July 2011