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As a 2nd year official I generally feel that I should be that new, not so good ref. Fortunately for me I had reffed many games prior to signing on for high-school games.
During my college intrmural days I found that I had to call the whole game. Now that I am working high school games I am working hard to call my Primary and not worry about what my partner calls. I realize that my partner's calls will reflect on me, and the game may be called a little (or a lot) inconsistently, but I also know that I still have lots to learn, and lots of room to improve.
I decided at the start of the year to work hard on staying in my Primary, particularly when the ball was not. It has led to my calling more off-ball fouls, and probably has helped me to be a better individual official. Does it make the games better? I'm not sure.
Last week I worked 2 games with a 15 yr. vet. One was a blow out, one went to overtime and ended up a 1-point game. I thought we did a great job in both and that the game was very consistent. The next 3 games I've worked have all been with people less experienced than me. I know the games did not go as well because my partner and I were not on the same page. Maybe I'm selfish, but I'm just trying to be the best official I can be. I figure if I study and work hard I will move up past the underclass ranks and be paired with better partners. When I get there I want to be used to calling a good game, focusing on my Primary.
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