January_February_2024_Sportorials

IAABO Sportorials

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Director’s Court

The Tip Off

Looking Back and Looking Forward As the basketball season winds down, some members look forward to another sport that they officiate, others are sad to see the season end and still others are glad it is over. When anything ends in our lives, the results are usually mixed emotions. While these emotions are not the same for everyone, it is important for our future to look back and evaluate the season. When looking back, we should not dwell on the things that did not go well or may have even gone wrong. We should look back at our growth and accomplishments that took place during the season. This exercise is one of introspection and self-evaluation. Looking back at our accomplishments should be coupled with setting new goals for the following season. Although the next season may be months away, assessing what was just experienced is the foundation for goal-setting. Looking backward can be a valuable practice when looking forward. Successful people often evaluate their previous experiences and results. By analyzing what worked and what did not, they gain insights that help them make better choices in the future. Learning from mistakes is a critical part of the improvement process. This retrospective view allows us to make decisions moving forward. Acknowledging accomplishments provides motivation and helps in measuring progress. By looking back, we can see with great clarity the things that appeared as difficulties and now reveal themselves as learning experiences. Looking forward involves planning, procedures, and programs to build on what we have learned in the past. Review what has been accomplished, work on the strategy for the future, and select resolutions and goals for the next season. The months that follow the end of basketball season are typically the busiest months in the IAABO office. The administrative and learning and development teams review the entire year including all publications, programs, and materials that are available for our members. A thorough evaluation is performed, and planning begins for the Fall Seminar. As the world leader in educating, training, developing, and providing continuous instruction to basketball officials, our work is ongoing and year-round. Evaluation and goal-setting are tantamount to this mission. Both perspectives—looking back and looking forward—contribute to our growth and decision-making. So, as we move ahead, let us reflect on the past while embracing the future. It is a terrific way to aspire and progress. Stay Focused, Stay Committed, Stay IAABO

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President’s Corner Can you believe it’s tournament time already? Another regular basketball season has come to an end! I want to give a huge thank you to each and every one of you for your hard work and dedication this season. You all put in a lot of time and effort preparing, traveling, and officiating games. A special shout-out goes to your families for supporting you all season long.

Tournaments are such an exciting time! In our state, every high school team gets to play in sectionals, no matter how they did during the regular season. This means many officials, including less-experienced ones, get to be part of the postseason action! Other state tournaments are already in swing, or about to be. This is a big deal for IAABO because we get to showcase our top officials. Remember to represent IAABO proudly! Our leaders at IAABO are always coming up with new ideas to help us learn and train better. A big thank you to the front office for working hard all year to make IAABO the best it can be. Let’s finish the season strong and healthy! And keep inviting new officials to join us. We need to keep growing our organization. As we look back on the season, let’s also remember the members we lost this year.

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