Jeff is right, you always have to walk away from the game with some positive thoughts on it, but also focus on one thing that you wish to improve on during the game.
Also, keep a journel of what games you have worked, who your partner was, how it went, 2 good things, and 2 bad things. every week look at it and see if a pattern has formed, maybe you need to make some changes in how you operate your game/officiating.
but, NEVER in a game should a player disrespect you or your partner. usually, if my partner is expierenced enough to fend for himself i'll let him throw the T if he is getting railed on, but if not, throw the T. you have to figure out where and when the T is appropriate, this will come with expierence.
1. Will this individual recieveing the T make the game better for the players?
2. Motives, if the player has a legit fight, hear him/her out, but once they cross the line of disrespecting me or my partner, getting personal, they are out faster than a heartbeat. they may recieve one warning depending on the severaty, but the line has to be drawn and you must do it, control is the a big part of basketball. Do the players respect us? Do thy realize that everything is not permissable? you must get to the point where you are confrotable with your calls. hang in
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Keep your eye on the prize
Doug
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