NFHS Rules Interpreters Meeting VOLLEYBALL 2008-09 Presenter: Ellen Townsend NIAA State Rules Interpreter, Assignor & Official (Nevada) [email protected]

NFHS Rules Interpreters MeetingVOLLEYBALL

2008-09

Presenter:Ellen TownsendNIAA State Rules Interpreter,Assignor & Official (Nevada)[email protected] (Cell)

Starting the Season Off Right

Pre-match Conference

Proactive Officiating Techniques

Positive Communication

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”


Discussion topics1. Ground rules = 1 pt2. Protocols: checking net/ball, greeting coaches, etc.

= 1 pt3. Signaling antenna faults R2 = 1 pt4. Signaling touches (rally/end of play) = 1 pt5. Scorekeeper and Libero Proficiency = 1 pt6. Line judges and shaggers expectations = 1 pt7. R2 movement and using discrete signals = 1 pt8. Ball down, seen by R2, not sure by R1 = 1 pt


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 pts14. 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 pts



“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 7/1/08



Officiate without the whistle whenever possible

Perception and awareness of situations

Ability to recover and re-focus

Experience, collaborating and training



Officiate without the whistle = preventive officiating

- Before the match Scorekeeper & Libero Tracker & Line

Judges Play up…Part of crew Quizzing OJT (Benefit ??)

- During play- Dead ball and Timeouts- Between games- WHO??



Perception and awareness– Know the situation…have recall– Anticipate the question from the coach– Address one “Coach” …the HEAD coach– Use “Book Language”– Be concise

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The road to “Recovery”

I, _______________, pledge to do the following:1. To make that call next time… to “Just do it!”2. To expect a reaction when I DO call it and will be prepared for

any consequences.3. To accept that I can’t take that whistle back.4. To limit replays in my mind and just let it go.5. To recognize the mistake and be determined not to repeat it.6. To zoom in and re-focus and to judge the contact.7. To own each call.



Portray the “Positive”– Display positive body language– Give off a positive attitude– Make eye contact with

Coach/Captains/Partner/Crew– Be aware of non-verbal cues– Practice good mechanics/proper signals

Practice good listening skills Be approachable Provide accurate information



Allow the Coach to be heard WITHOUT delaying the game

Know when to: Listen and respond quickly Listen 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...!!



Act as an ambassador when providing information

Maintain composure Gets better and improves over time Learned on-the-job Do 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?


Wrap-up

Suggestions for Success– Gain experience through hands-on practice and

training Rules clinics and Association meetings Scrimmages and pre-season tournaments Debriefings

– Invite experienced officials to share their techniques and scenarios

Apply 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 training


Wrap-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

sponge Be a diplomat – a mediator or facilitator.

HAVE FUN OUT THERE! Thank you!!

Documents

NFHS Rules Interpreters Meeting VOLLEYBALL 2008-09 Presenter: Ellen Townsend NIAA State Rules Interpreter, Assignor & Official (Nevada) [email protected]