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Originally posted by Smitty
I know a lot of people get involved with high school officiating with the goal of moving up to the elite levels, maybe move to college ball, and some probably have dreams of making it to the NBA. Not me. I do this because I love the game and want to be a part of it. I'm not interested in college officiating, and honestly I couldn't care less about working the state tournament. I always try to get better and if I make it higher up the ladder, that will be a bonus. But that's just me.
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I agree completely. When my assignor calls, if I'm available I take the game - doesn't matter to me if it's HS varsity or 7-8th grade girls. Regardless of the age or level of the players, the game is just as important to them and they deserve the best officiating we can provide.
Coincidentally, Smitty & I belong to the same association, and it sounds like our schedules are pretty similar. It also happens that we are assigned as partners for one of those "small school girl's varsity" games he mentioned next week. It should be a blast! Unlike some of the larger community schools where the fans have become pretty jaded, the smaller communities really come out to support their kids - it's a real kick!