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Originally posted by JRutledge
I agree with stick for the most part, but you have to know the politics of your area. Even if you take over the pregame and become assertive, you have to make sure you know something about who you are dealing with. I have seen over the years very petty situations turn into big feuds that officials end up hurt by. Especially when your experience is much less than the person you are working with. I have heard some veterans not consider you a "real" veteran until you work 10 years.
Peace
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Your right, in some cases the who's who of officials and politics do play a role. That's why I'm respectful, polite but firm in my tone. Permit me to be a bit more specific in adding to my response to the original post. I would ask him how we should handle all the various situations during the pre-game. I may say something like: "Since you have more experience then I do I'd like for you to share your expertise with me. I was taught to do (blah blah blah) this way. Do you think that's right or is there a better way that you know?" Option questions like that show him your interested in learning to be a better ref which should ease the situation. Being in sales I know first hand clients love to talk about themselves and will be less guarded towards salespeople when they do. Same thing here. If the guy still wants nothing to do with you--then he's a jack-a$$.
Wed Feb 02, 2005, 06:16pm
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