What did you learn this year...

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I learned it is getting close to being time to take that long hard look at things.

I took a short look during the last week (my last game for the year was probably last night) and have set a few goals from myself before the start of next season. If I can hit those personal goals and basketball things stay the same...well, it's time.

Taking the rest of this week off, then start working on those goals.

[JRutledge]

I have learned mostly on this site, there are people that love to talk big and bad, but when put in a position to prove they can work, they can't.

Peace

[Dad]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I have learned mostly on this site, there are people that love to talk big and bad, but when put in a position to prove they can work, they can't.

Peace

So you've met people from Naperville also?

[Josh1993]

I've learned that when fans and players approach me outside of the sport, it is generally a good conversation and there is no reason to fear it.

At first, I would see a coach or loud fan at the gas station or grocery store and avoid them. Now, I'm more likely to say, "Hey, Coach. Good game last week." It's always been friendly.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Josh1993

I've learned that when fans and players approach me outside of the sport, it is generally a good conversation and there is no reason to fear it.

At first, I would see a coach or loud fan at the gas station or grocery store and avoid them. Now, I'm more likely to say, "Hey, Coach. Good game last week." It's always been friendly.

Away from the gym, I've never had a bad experience with a fan/coach/player who has recognized me from officiating. When at a venue I try to avoid all interaction.

There is one current coach (he doesn't coach in any conference I work) whom I give a "bro"-hug and handshake to any time I see him b/c he has always been a good person to me, even when I was working his games as a new varsity official.

[BigT]

Originally Posted by BatteryPowered

I learned it is getting close to being time to take that long hard look at things.

I took a short look during the last week (my last game for the year was probably last night) and have set a few goals from myself before the start of next season. If I can hit those personal goals and basketball things stay the same...well, it's time.

Taking the rest of this week off, then start working on those goals.

How long you been refereeing?

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Originally Posted by BigT

How long you been refereeing?

Total of nine years...with a forced medical break of five years between years seven and eight.

I started late in life as well.

[Josh1993]

Is your screen name because you have a pace maker?

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Originally Posted by Josh1993

Is your screen name because you have a pace maker?

Yep...I'm not clever enough to come up with anything overly creative.

BTW...I know of at least two others in our association with pacemakers.

[Josh1993]

It's really interesting when I work with an older guy because I'm only 22. So when I work with a guy in his sixties, we make pretty interesting book ends.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Josh1993

It's really interesting when I work with an older guy because I'm only 22. So when I work with a guy in his sixties, we make pretty interesting book ends.

Junior is only 26 but looks like the Hunchback of Notre Dame (but he expects to get drafted in the 1st Round by the Cleveland Browns, ) from carrying me all of these years.

MTD, Sr.