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I appreciate the "have fun part of it". Some of these kids are not having fun. That is a problem. They may be doing it to please thier parents or coaches. They are driven by getting better and being the best. That in and of itself is not bad. I think we all strive to do our best in all that we do. It becomes a problem when we are so driven that it is no longer enjoyable.
I will say from time to time mainly to Middle Schoolers as I hand them the ball on a throw in "are you having fun?" Some will say "no" and some "yes". I will say to them "smile and have fun".
I think this will also be true about officiating. We must strive to do our best and to improve, this is what is required. With that said, it must continue to be enjoyable.
We own it to the game to strive to improve and to enjoy what we do.
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"Without God life makes no sense" Rick Warren
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