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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Very disappointing.
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Why?
Because my attitudes, beliefs, and/or opinions do not match yours?
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Since you have nothing to prove, does that mean your approach to the game and mechanics change?
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If you knew me, you would know that is an insulting and degrading question. Whatever I do in life, I strive to be the best. In officiating it means that I still pay (money and time) for clinics and rules training, even though, having been a trainer, I could do a better job than many of the clinicians I see. When I go on the field or court, I still intend to be the best official out there. When asked by my partner what position I want (plate/bases - SB or Up/Down -
VB) I usually pick the position that I am having some difficulty at that time so that I can improve my mechanics.
But I don't go on the court or field to please the coach or evaluator so that I can advance to some higher level. I only have to answer to myself.
So I only take on enough schedule each year to have fun and for it to be an enjoyable diversion from my regular schedule. I only do girl's sports because I don't want to put up with the crap with boy's or adult sports. Because then it is a job, not a fun leisure activity.
My pride is the only motivator necessary; I don't need coaches or evaluator's approvals to push me to do a good job.
WMB