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I just wanted to throw out a slight kunundrum that has me thinking a lot and just may be made easier with some input from others.
I joined a Varsity crew after my freshman year in college, I really enjoyed officiating and took it up very well. A guy on the crew asked me to join, so undoubtebly I took him up on his offer. I had heard a few rumors that the crew wasn't very strong, but this early in my officiating career (which hopefully will lead to college and then some) I thought this definitely a good tradeoff. I've been with them for 2 years now and feel that I am the only one who really cares about growing as an official, our referee is a horrible communicator, and our crew hasn't got a playoff in 4 years (when 95-97% of crews make the playoffs).
So now others guys in my association are noticing my talent and telling me straight up to leave the crew. I haven't been approached by anyone because there aren't any openings in their crews, but I would likely join any other crew. So my question is should I just leave now, take the chance of having a year off Varsity experience, or should I stay with this crew until I find another one? IN other words am I losing more if I stay with a bad crew than I would by not officiating at all (V level)? Just want to here from others that may have had similar experiences in the past. Thanks and shoot away!
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