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Originally Posted by Mark Padgett
It's not a matter of how they think, it's a matter of the example they set for the kids. I am a firm believer in the value of youth sports so that's why I devote so much time and effort to this organization. The kids are more important than the parents so the point is to make sure the parents don't negatively impact the kids.
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I agree that it is about setting an example. But the fact that you have to make a proclamation to me is why there is a problem.
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Originally Posted by Mark Padgett
Yes - it's hard to get experienced officials to work these games, but we do get a few. That's one reason we train about 5 or 6 new HS kids each season to officiate. I make it a point to make sure the officials take as little crap as possible. We pay pretty decent for a kids rec league ($22-$25 for experienced officials and they usually work 3 games each Sat. - the games are short) and we have a big pizza party at the end of the season.
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Younger officials do not know any better. They work because that is what we veterans tell them to. Then when they get tired of getting yelled at or being called names and being mistreated, many of them stop working it or move on to other things. I agree that it is with good intentions, but when and if they ever decide to move to the real world, those type of actions are not likely to be apart of their officiating experience. I think that is the point ultimately Dan was trying to make.
Peace