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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
I really should get involved in that.
maybe
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I do it first because I spent over 20 years of playing military basketball and this is one area of officiating where I am truly doing it to give back to the community.
Secondly, I definitely prefer it over kiddie ball. Even though the talent level is sometimes lacking I'm still reffing grown men who can make athletic plays and the play is definitely physical. So I'm still required to use the same judgement on advantage/disadvantage as I would in HS/College games.
Thirdly, it's a true test of your game management skills. Last night I would give myself a D- for how I handled one particular situation. But a lesson learned that I will take forward with me.