Thanks for the advice all on "calling with a hot head". But let me give you some more background on my situation. Like I said before, I have been calling varsity high school and Jr College games for about 2 years now here in eastern N.C. Six years intramual and rec league ball. I am really making a name for myself in my high school association, but I am having problems with my rec league association. Last year, I was voted in to be the basketball scheduler for this association. I looked at it as a great opportunity to expand my knowledge, plus to give other younger officials the opportunity to reach their potential. Now, what I'm trying to implement into this association is more broader rules knowledge as well as good sharp mechanics. I have some veteran officials in my association who has been calling for 10, 15, 20 years. These guys are retirees from the local military base and use the rec ball to supplement thier incomes and get a bit of exercise. Now don't get me wrong, I really like these guys. They are a great bunch of fellows, its just that their mechanics and judgement calls are very inconsistent and sloppy. I have brought this to everyones attention at the weekly meetings in a general perspective.
I think I have gotten my point across to my younger officials who have the potential to go to the varsity level. Its just frustrating to see a veteran call a game so tight and take technical fouls so personal.
When you can control the game better with preventive officiating. I guess my question to you all is: Do I keep working with the younger guys to help develope their skills and not worry about the veterans and let them call their way. Now, I don't want to come in and just revamp the entire officiating program. I have been slowly trying to implement a few things here and there without stepping on people's toes. It seems that some things have come around a bit. Should I be a little more patient with the older guys? I know that when you have been calling for so long, its hard to break old habits. I know that within my high school association, I will be advancing more and more as I get the opportunity and eventually I will be assigned a full time varsity schedule. So give me some feedback guys and girls.
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