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i think its only better to have the officials rated by coaches who turn in their votes and the highest number of votes does the tourneys accordingly. of course, there is politics to all aspects of officiating now. ive even seen some of the top officials in our area sitting home and watching some weak officials officiate tournament games on the 11 o clock news. [/QUOTE]
I think the idea of coaches picking their desired officials
stinks. Period.
This year we are sending a rookie - his first full season of varsity ball, to our Girls State Tournament. I believe it might be his third season of officiating period. He's actually fairly good but hasn't really paid his dues or been in any emotionally charged tense situations. He is definitely not our best. Oooh and his brother is a Boys Varsity coach.
Another official we are sending has ample experience; is not such a great official; has never been to a camp and thinks those of us that do go to camps are "messing up the local association with all those college mechanics." He tends to keep his head low, falls asleep in about the 2nd quarter, and doesn't seem to be able to look anyone in the eye. Oooh and his brother was a Girls Varsity coach for the previous several years.
Yes sir those coaches know how to pick 'em. Couldn't possibly be construed as a conflict of interest.
I think a much better choice is to employ evaluators that actually understand the job of being an official. Having them properly perform an evaluation of all candidates and then designating those that are capable of doing the best job.
JMHO
