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I agree this is a good topic, but are we substituting the word 'experienced' for the word 'good'? Because IMO the responses that I'm reading are all definitions of good officials, not 'experienced' ones!
I've worked with some officials that have been at it for years, and they call the game as if they are the most important aspects to the game. Their mechanics are almost flawless, but the game is like a whistle-fest.
I've also worked with some newer officials (I've only got 5 years, and they have less than two) that have a solid grasp of the game flow. Mechanics might be sloppy, but the game is played as smooth as silk, no one questions a single call, and the best team wins (as it should be).
So are we trying to equate experienced with good?
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