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Originally posted by 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
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Very true. The varsity coaches will generally pick their spots better but when they do get on you, it's more calculated and tends to hit home. Their trick is doing that and not crossing the line. They tend to know the rules better and so if you stumble, boy-howdy, they know it. All that said, it's still a more exciting game to work because of the intensity and quality of play. Plus, there something to be said for players that can line themself up for freethrows.