Appreciate the responses.
But as a clarification Pat, I was a fan in the stands on this one. Ocasionally I'm the timekeeper/scorekeeper, but another parent was doing it this time.
I've only refed a couple of scrimmage games. And I'll tell you, it's a lot harder than it looks.
I think all parents who yell and scream at games should have to ref some scrimmages and see how good they are. Of course the players in those scrimmages wouldn't want that.
Another clarification this was a 13U summer tournament. Not high stakes, I think almost everyone there was looking to get better as their primary goal. Although no one ever complains that they are winning too many games.