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Originally posted by lmeadski
in your esteemed opinion, when is a newer official deemed ready to ref varsity?
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That is a loaded question. That depends on the area, fellow officialÂ’s ability, basic requirements and any who they might work with.
There is no magic formula or way to decide when someone is ready. Every assignor or officials might have a requirement I can imagine if 10 different people give an answer, you will have 10 different answers. I know when I choose a crew to work a game I consider the type of game we are going to work, the type of teams that are involved (it will matter if the coaches are veterans) and who are partner will be (three person crew). It would also depend on how many varsity games this official has worked. I would also want someone that is teachable. If you are going to work with me when I have the opportunity to pick the officials, a newer official has to be someone that is willing to learn. If they are not willing to learn or have a certain attitude about being given advice, I likely will not assign you to a game with me. I want a teammate, not someone that is out there for themselves.
Peace