That 3K I gross a year...before gas and mileage...and uniforms and supplies...and State licensing fees....and 2 different association fees.....and camp fees. Yeah, I do it for the money.
What's the cliche we were always told when going through referee school? There are always three teams on the floor....The Home, THe visitors, the officials. Well, I found out quickly it was true. SO this avocation feeds my competitive juices. I compete with myself to have a winning performance every time I step on the floor. I have, finally in my forties, found that team "esprit de corps" that I missed from my younger playing days.