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Originally posted by RookieDude
Hey Kid,
The way you articulate things shows me you probably won't be in "smallsville" forever...
Be aware that there is a fine line between "kissing up" and being "polite", some officials get this confused!
I've seen some officials at camps following so close to the evaluators that if the guy stopped suddenly the officials nose would have to be surgically removed.
RD
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I may be the only one that feels this way but I doubt it. If you view the games at Freshman, JV and Varsity level as "smallsville" I hope like hell I never have the pleasure of working with you. To me that implies you feel the games are not that important. NEWS FLASH: That game just may be the crowning moment in someones athletic career. Very few make it to the college level, and even fewer make it to the pros. Every game should be view as the most important game you will ever call. I worked 7th grade girls last night. From a skill standpoint, both teams left a lot to be desired. However, it was their first ever UIL sanctioned game. Kinda important for them.
As for "kissing up", you need to realize (as my father says) "Ten minutes of successful kissa$$ may be better than twenty years of experience". Many people view helping the assignment sec. or board members (calling an extra game at a camp when there is a no-show, helping them carry things in when they have a trunk full of material/equipment, thanking them for their help, etc.) as kissing up. I view that as being a decent human being. I also realize that these people are human. That means if they have a choice to make when it comes to a game assignment, they are more likely to choose (skill levels being virtually the same) the official that is polite, willing to work hard and help others in any way over an official that has a bad attitude and can be a jerk.
Just my opinions.