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In kids games, I have been know to go the other way just to prove a point to coaches or players. Yesterday I took a kids tournament and a couple of times I had players (5th-6th grade) officiating on the court, indicating which way the ball should go. I know its a small thing, but nip it in the bud. I would make sure I made eye contact with them and go the other way. Then I'd talk to them about playing and not officiating. Also, when I hear travel and such out of coaches, they do get called on their end. My view on these kids tournaments is show up, pat your kids on the back constantly, play hard, and go out for ice cream later. The kids need to be coached, not the officials.
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