Why ref?

[davidw]

Originally posted by DownTownTonyBrown
It's a position of authority... Lest you think I'm a power-monger, I see authority as opportunity to lead; I'm a leader - not a dictator.

The money helps but it ain't near enough to make this avocation worthwhile. Pennies per hour.

The job of officiating is definitely a challenge. It gives me a feeling of satisfaction to do it and to do it well.

Being recognized for doing a good job also gives me a feeling of being respected.

All these combined, give me a feeling of confidence that I don't see in other people.

Well said Tony. I once calculated, based on the population of our county, that there are probably just a fraction of a one percent of people who can do what I (we) do--officiate well a high school basketball game. One should take some pride in doing such a difficult and necessary task that few others are capable of doing.

Most of all, like we often tell the kids: "Have fun!" I still do it 'cause it's fun--even with all the "feedback" we get from the "uninformed and uneducated". When it ceases to be such, then I will hang em up.