OverAndBack,
If it was not about the playoffs, I would only work games in a 20 mile radius from my house and officiate games at any level all the time. I could still be the best and use all the proper mechanics. I could also work a lot of games, make more money than I do now officiating and I would save a lot of money on gas and time away from my family or job obligations. It is all about the playoffs.
Peace