[JRutledge]

You can either cut back on this level of games. You can understand that this is just what happens at this level. Or you can concentrate more on HS games and understand that on some level you are going to deal with coaches that are not the most intelligent when it comes to officiating issues. Do not think that it just is a piece of cake when you start officiating varsity ball. There is actually more pressure there and what they coaches say to you might be more intense and harsher. What varsity coaches might do is pick their spots. Do not think for a second that they just leave you alone. You will run into coaches that will not say much, but you will find coaches that complain a lot and you will have to deal with their behavior and giving a T is not always the best option.

Officiating is a choice, it is never a requirement. Before you accept any game consider what you will have to do when you take that game.

Peace