Quote:
Originally posted by zebraman
Quote:
Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
Quote:
Originally posted by SeanFitzRef
I agree this is a good topic, but are we substituting the word 'experienced' for the word 'good'?
|
Bingo!
There's no real correllation between the two imo also.
I've seen relatively inexperienced officials that I thought did an absolutely great job.
I've seen very experienced officials blow chunks.
|
Agreed. I've seen some officials who have been exercising bad judgment and exercising poor mechanics and poor communication for 20 years. I've seen some second-year officials who have caught on already. Combine a an official who "gets it" AND a few years of experience and you have something special. Experience in-and-of-itself means nothing.
Z
|
Zebra, great call.
I remember when i first started they were really pushing the younger officials staying and watching the Varsity game after they do the JV game.
And with my big mouth, I asked in the association meeting. Why would you want me to stay and watch a Varsity game when most of there mech were worse than mine.
I still believe that playing the game really helps you understand the game.
I think you really have to be careful with who you watch and who you learn from.