Being young sucks

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by SMEngmann
As for the negativity surrounding your name in your association, I think you can put that in a positive light. As a young official myself, I think it's much better to be a topic of conversation in your association, even if the comments are negative, than to just be another body who is ignored. The fact that you've drawn that sort of attention tells me that people think enough of your ability to discuss your game.

It depends a lot on what KIND of negativity, I think. "That guy is so hopeless!" is a lot different from, "I don't know what he thinks he's accomplishing by ticking off every coach that says a word to him. He'll never get anywhere with an attitude like that." The second one says, "Hey, he's got a good chance to be a great ref except for this one problem." Otherwise, I agree with you about folks talking about your game being a good thing.

Especially if you can surprise them next year with the amount of improvement. THAT's the best thing anyone can do!