bad night

[mick]

Originally posted by Dave Birch
Alright, I need help. I worked a boys varsity boys last night with a D3 college offical. This guy was a very strong official, you know the kind, loud voice, very confident, somewhat controlling. Needless to say I was somewhat intimidated by him from the start. I missed a double dribble right in front of me(looked away to check the defense), we had a double whistle with different calls and after that I just seemed to have a shit game. Now, I am not too down about the game itself, this season has been a good one so far. What I need to know is how not to let stronger officials like this guy dominate the game and intimidate me. After the game he said we did fine,(I think he was being nice, I hate that)but I know I stunk it up. The worst part was that the assignor was there watching too. Any comments are welcome.

DB

Dave,
With your 17 years of basketball experience, I wouldn't take a back seat to any official, I would listen and cooperate, but not break.
You've been reffing twice as long as I, so I find it hard to believe you don't own this game.
mick