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Originally posted by theboys
Speaking as a non-referee, I gotta tell ya, its interesting to hear these kinds of issues from a referee's perspective.
As a coach, what I ask for from refs are consistency and fairness. If one ref is making the majority of the calls, it not only looks bad, it can also call into question those two factors. I know, I know, I'm just a howling monkey, but its true.
The points you make about using the pre-game and in-game play stoppages to discuss philosophical differences are critical to avoiding such circumstances.
I understand the points some of you make about avoiding being labeled as wishy-washy, etc. They're valid points. Just be prepared, right or wrong, for more abuse than usual if you and your partner can't come to a workable compromise.
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Well this is why you are a coach and we are officials.
It is very difficult to even try to mirror a partner, when you are doing your job. If I am watching my area and doing my job, it is not uncommon for me to not have a clue what my partner called and why. If I am watching him, then I am missing what is in my area. Especially in a 3 Person game. If you want consistency, you need to worry about that from each official individually. If officials know what they are doing, you will see similar calls from each official. And you will also see times when one official is making a lot of calls. That does not mean anything is wrong, it just means that is the way the game flows.
BTW, about the abuse thing, some of us do not give a damn (lack of a better word). You can complain all you want, I will just tune you out and worry about other things. As long as you do not get personal, question my integrity or say a few choice words to me, complain all you want. I will treat you like you are not there. Because if you are upset and do not want me back, I probably passed many schools to get to your's.
Peace