[26 Year Gap]

I found myself in a tough position geographically a couple of years ago and was working mostly for one assignor. Ended up doing a lot of games with uncertified officials and it really was difficult to show the varsity officials how I could call a game. Last year, I made a conscious decision to cobble together my own schedule through ADs who assign and I went out of my area to get some games that would partner me with better officials. I traveled a lot more last season, but this year I have 28 varsity assignments. I may get a couple more from the 'other' assignor who does V for 2 schools. But I most likely will do a few frosh games to make sure I am not rusty. I only do 35 games per season. Sometimes, you take a step back to take two steps forward.