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Originally posted by OverAndBack
Well you and I both know who my main assignor is, and in 100% of the games I've worked this season, my partner has shown up dressed. In 100% of the games I have worked this season, I have changed at the gym. If I was a varsity guy, there'd be no question. I make it a point to do it even if others don't (in basketball and in football) because I try to be a cut above what which some some others may feel is enough to get by (this is a whole 'nother conversation, though - the professionalism with which people approach this, regardless of level).
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Actually I do not know who you are working for. I might assume but I really do not know for sure.
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Originally posted by OverAndBack
It's not judging them - you can't judge others or talk about others or control what anyone else in the avocation does. All you can control is your own preparation and your own professionalism and if you do that, the rest takes care of itself.
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I have heard in just this past off season three very powerful assignors make this statement on their own in meetings or presentations. One made it very clear, "You will not work for me if you do that." Not only did they make those types of comments, they also talked about other assignors the felt the same way. You also might remember there is a reason many of the officials you are working with are at that level. You are new, but many working those levels are not new at all. This is not really my main issue. But it is the issue with most of the people, if not all of the assignors I work with and many officials in this state that are well respected. I am just one person. I cannot prevent you from working an entire schedule. All I can do is decide if you are going to work one or two games a year when I need a partner. Assignors can tell other assignors about an official and pass the word around. If they think it is unprofessional and should not be done, I am not the person to take it up with. Now you might be able to work a freshman game showing up dressed or even a Saturday morning JV game. If you do that at a prelim game or varsity date, the spotlight is a lot brighter and hotter. All I am saying is it is not an acceptable practice.
Peace