I have coached Jr. High boys soccer, JV girls basketball, and varsity field hockey (I didn't know anything about it, but I was willing to do it.) for one year each. I coached JV boys basketball for three years and was then elevated to the varsity position where I coached for about eight years. I coached varsity softball for seven years. I also was an unpaid assistant for the varsity baseball team for or three years, and for the varsity basketball team for one year. These positions were all in a fairly small school in New Hampshire. I was also assistant coach for two boys AAU teams, 16-and-under and 17-and-under, that participated in the national tournament.

I've been on all sides of the ball. Played high school and college ball, also coached high school ball for three years as an assistant. I really think it has helped me as an official to understand all three sides.

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(now posted on my fridge!)

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Wow, I would love to see your fridge.

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Mark, I think tweetz might have some meds you can use...

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Don't forget to send me my royalty check.

I coached at the youth level for several years. Started reffing when official didn't show for a game after mine. Liked it so much I never went back to coaching after that year. BTW, one of the kids I coached went on to play 4 years at ND. He could almost beat me 1 0n 1 when he was 12.

Mregor

23 years of high school coaching. I've coached football, boys basketball, girls basketball, golf, tennis, and currently fast pitch softball. I even served 12 years as a high school athletic director. I am also currently a high school assistant principal. This is my second year as a basketball official and I love it. Many years ago as a younger man, I worked high school baseball for eight consecutive years before becoming a high school basketball head coach.

I've enjoyed every aspect of my career with high school athletics and I believe my varied experiences help me as both a coach and an official.

I think working both sides of the game (coaching and officiating) helps me with communication skills. I think I have a better approach toward officials when I'm coaching and a better approach toward coaches when I'm officiating.

I have been on both sides of the ball. I've coached myself for over thirty years and been reffing three years and I agree with everyone else. It has improved my communication skills with coaches, players and myself. The interpersonal skills I have developed is priceless on and off the court. :D

Middle School Teacher Coach for one year...coached football, basketball and track. Salary---$11,690 (Idaho,1979)

Coached Little League Football, Baseball, Basketball...approx. 7 years total. Salary--$0 (Loved it)

Officiated Basketball since 1988. Salary---(well, you know) and still enjoying it!

Got out of teaching...but love staying connected to the game with officiating.
For the most part, there are good people involved in athletics...and most of us have something in common, we enjoy the competition.

I never coached basketball, but I did ride pine my junior year.

Were you crossing the International Date Line?

No. That would be silly.

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Huh??? Do you answer back? Previously had a lot of self arguments?

I'm surprised no one else picked up on this.:D

>>refs that used to be coaches tend to be pretty good refs to work with. But coaches that used to be refs are awful to ref for.<<

My experience is almost universally the OPPOSITE.

However, the coach turned administrator turned official would likely fit well in your description (in my experience), as would officials who have worked for a while (3-5+ years).

[Edited by Texas Aggie on Oct 30th, 2005 at 12:14 AM]

I have coached MS girls/boys and HS varsity girls/boys. I gave it up for reffing 4 years ago when my first child was born. We will have a new boys varsity coach at the school this year. Great guy who did a great job with our MS team last year-He has asked me to help out and assistant coach-this year. Not sure if I will find the time.