[MCBear]

refnrev, like basketball, we do stress the importance of a prematch conference, but we also want to have a post-match debrief so that we can talk about things that happened. This year, all of the rules making bodies are emphasizing professionalism in their rules presentations. Part of being a professional is acting like one and, in the sport of volleyball particularly, talking with each other prior to the match so you know what you are going to do and then, again, after the match so that you can talk about what you did.

I am sorry that you had to endure that particular individual! One thing that might be done is to contact the assigner/league commissioner/AD and report the ineptitude of the individual and just flat out let them know that you do not want to work with this particular person. You can also contact your state association and report his ineptitude to the person responsible for officials in volleyball. There have been instances where state associations have rescinded the officiating permit of incompetent officials.

Good job (as always), Felix!