I would dare to say that 1 out of every 2 officials who get in, are out within the first 3 years after starting. A lot crap to put up with. Get in there, do your job the best you can, then get out of there and reflect on your performance. Don't let fans bother you . . . 99.999% know less about the rules of basketball than G.W. Bush. As you improve as an official, your confidence will also improve. Your issues with coaches will also decrease because of better game management. Hang in there!
As for your partner . . .
YOU GOT HOSED!!! I would NEVER sell out my partner. As far as coaches know, we all have at least 20+ years experience calling NCAA D-I basketball, or at least that is what they can think.
