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Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser
Thank goodness I get my own games (no assigning association -- we go straight to the conferences and schools) and this would NOT be a factor for me. One of my regular partners wears glasses and he's a top-notch official.
This "perception" is kept alive by OTHER OFFICIALS. I don't think non-officials really care whether or not you're wearing glasses. Most people probably wouldn't even notice.
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Actually, the "perception" is kept alive by assignors, coaches, athletic directors, state tournament observers, other officials, fans etc. etc. ......
It sucks, I agree. But perception is a huge part of officiating. I'd love to be about 6'4" instead of 6'0" but that isn't going to happen so I work on the things I can control like fitness, mechanics, athletic movement etc. Wearing contacts instead of glasses is one thing I can control too.
You may find a few officials who are able to work very high levels with glasses on, but that doesn't mean the perception doesn't exist. As others have said, show me some premiere D-1 officials or NBA officials who wear glasses.