I don't see how long you have been wearing the stripes, but wouldn't it have been more constructive to try and help him, rather than complain? I think most us have used the wrong equipment, and there was a vet there to help out. Same with mechanics, they can be taught. If he is using the wrong mechanics, and you don't try and help, then he doesn't know he was in error. I know I looked up to the older guys when I started, and we have to make the effort to help them. Like him or not, if the coaches like him, he is not going anywere. You need to adjust or help him become better.
I think this is what that other thread was talking about when he said some vets don't want to take the time to help younger guys. Personally, I usually like to work with the younger officials. They work their tails off and they still know that they don't know it all. Once you forget that, it is all down hill.
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