Quote:
Originally posted by kmref
I have the same opinion on this item; however, I decided to do something else. I don't work those games any longer. I would go and do a college game on night and not hear a peep. The next night I did a HS game and the coach/fans/players/etc were nuts. If you are working on officiating the higher levels doing these games does nothing but cause you to resent them. This is a hobby that is slowly becoming a great source of income for my family. The game is about the kids and if we or they(coaches) don't fully comprehend this I decided rather than frustrate myself I don't do these games anymore. It is not the solution rather than a solution that worked for me.
|
If the game is about the kids (and I agree with you completely on that), why punish them because of the fans? They need refs w/ college and high school experience like yourself. Besides, there are always ways to control the situation. I've found that working middle school games is a great way to improve my game management and non-player management skills. I can't remember (knock on wood), the last time I had a bad experience w/ a jr. high game.
Z