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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
We are not talking about the well-rounded official here. I want to know if you think it makes a difference to work several sports.I want to know if you think it makes a difference to work several sports.
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WindyCityBlue,
"We are not talking about the well-rounded official here."
Working multiple sports is time consuming. Instead of adding a nuances, I find myself adding paragraphs throughout the year.
Just in the diamond games I work with eight sets of rules.
Hardwood games I work with three sets of rules.
I work two running sports with different rules.
If I would concentrate on one sport, yes, I would be a better official in that sport. But, we have no 10-month seasons available. (
A one month break in games (mid-March to mid-April) drives me up the wall.)
However, I do think my eye/brain/mouth synapse has improved because of the various sports. As far as game management experience goes, I think I improve not by number of sports, but by number of games, ... any games. ...And I have always liked gettin' new stuff.
mick