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Originally posted by KSRef
Check out the thread on "Referees needed in Carroll County MD". After reading this thread are there any question on why they bailed? Coaches at the 8-9 year old level (like children) should be seen and not heard.
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Agreed. As this is only my first year, I too can see many issues at the youth level. 'Angry Young Coach' whom most likely didn't see much time when he played, if he played, is screaming at 10 yr olds about some trick play. When we as officials need to remind them over and over on how to line up on the LOS.
Then there is the kid who isn't making his block on the offensive line who is being chastized. Could it be his 3pt stance has his down hand right between his ankles??? Nice base.
Or the coach who wants a marginal call on the opposing team while I continue to tell his players what they just did wrong and try to set them straight.
It's no wonder so many of our youth are resorting to X-Box and Nintendo instead of learning to play a wonderful sport and falling in love with it. I guess after having 'Angry Young Coach' or 'Over the Hill Reliving My Dreams Dad Coach' tear you apart.... Soccer does seem to look good...