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Originally Posted by Loudwhistle
I don't feel that I've "arrived" there yet and don't believe I ever will, I try to work on at least something every game, (I keep a list of things I want to improve on and ask my assignor what he wants me to work on as well)
He keeps giving me varsity games so I must be doing something right.
Your words are a little harsh, but I do believe you have good intentions and there is some wisdom in what you said. I don't want to come off as a pompous *** and not listen to a senior reff such as yourself. You may have interpreted my comment to mean I wasn't confident, I am and others believe it too. At this point in my life, officiating HS ball is the highlight of my life. I look forward to my games all week and by the time they start, I'm very wound up. If weather cancels a game, I'm totally bummed. Does that sound like someone who is in the wrong hobby? Yeah I know, you can be interested in something and not be worth a dang at it too.
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Look, I was simply reacting to that one particular comment. Maybe it was telling, or maybe it was simply a throwaway line written in jest. I was simply looking at it from my experiences. When I first started out, I felt exactly that same way - at the end of the close games I wanted the spotlight off me so I wouldn't have to make those tough calls where people might yell at me. As I've grown with experience, I now know I can make those tough calls, and (for the most part) I really don't care if they like it or not, I just know I'm getting it right. That attitude comes with experience and knowledge. If that's what you're doing, learning the rules and working more games, then more power to you. But my point was to be aware of that feeling of wanting the tough play to be outside your area - if it continues, then perhaps you aren't learning enough, or perhaps you just don't have the personality to be a great official. That's alright, not everyone is cut out to be a great official. But if you find yourself slowly wanting to make those tough calls, then maybe you'll see yourself grow as an official.
Just something to think about.