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Originally Posted by BayStateRef
My suggestion: forget about it.
Be responsible for the things you can control. Your assignor had this other guy on the game, so he is responsible for him...not you. If the coaches have a problem, they need to go to the assignor, not to you.
I am happy to help out less experienced officials, particularly in youth games. But I had an experience recently with a guy who just wasn't getting it. I realized then, that it is not my job to help him get better. He just didn't want to listen, didn't want to hear what I had to say. So I don't offer the help -- unless someone makes a point of asking for it.
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As I became more experienced, I was always willing to try to provide tips or information to newer officials. It becomes apparent pretty quick who wants and appreciates the help and who doesn't. Didn't ever stop me from offering, though. Most of the time, I would just ask..."Hey, do you mind if I give you some advice, tips, feedback, etc.?" and then go from there. But I never stopped offering.