Referee Development Program
Ken Matz, RDP Coordinator
You might ask what has been happening with
the RDP lately? Well, for starters, we are rounding out a successful Spring
Clinic Series with three clinics conducted on R2 and R1 skills and techniques.
Given the interest and success of the sessions, we will most likely schedule
both a Fall and Spring Series for the upcoming 2001-2002 season.
This year, many RDP participants took advantage
of one of our favorite offerings—to have themselves video-taped while officiating
one or more matches during the season. After each taping session, participants
received feedback and constructive comments concerning specific skill areas
and/or techniques which might need further improvement if the participants
are to seek advancement to higher levels of officiating or simply want
to improve their overall officiating.
Applications have been accepted for Junior
National Candidacy for the 2001-2002 USAV season. Nearly 10 people have
applied, and we are extremely encouraged by the interest level. We hope
the RDP continues to provide useful opportunities for improvement and advancement
both in the Region and at all other levels.
Upcoming events during the Spring 2001 season
include the RDP Kickoff Meeting for the 2001-2002 season which will be
held Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at Gorman Crossing Elementary School.
Let’s send an RDP GOOD LUCK to Eric Hoffman
who will be travelling to Milwaukee in late May to be rated as a USAV National
Certified Referee at the USAV National Open tournament.
If you need further information about the
Referee Development Program or would like to become more involved, please
do not hesitate to contact me at Ken.Matz@chrva.org. |
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