[JRutledge]

The main thing I learned (and I already knew) was you never know who is watching you. There is always someone observing your actions and making judgments of your actions.

I attended a D1 assignor's camp this summer in Ohio and he told us of a story where he was coaching his grandson's team. There was an official at this game that did not hustle and did not have the greatest attitude. This official even had an exchange with this D1 assignor that was not seen in the best light by the assignor. Now this game was a JH game that might not seem to be that big of a deal. Good or bad this official made an impression.

I am not so sure that that being a "good person" is a prerequisite for being a good official. I know many good officials that I would not consider good people. I know many good officials that are not at all good at officiating. I understand where Chuck was going with that, I just think that is an oversimplification of what officiating is about in my opinion. What people thinks makes a "good person" can vary with each opinion on this subject. Also some people are better teachers than others and feel more comfortable giving back while others are like a fish out of water. That does not just deal with officiating, that deals with many aspects of life. Once again, that is just my take on what Chuck said.

Peace