Staying Excited

[REFVA]

The desire to lace up the shoes and get on the court just isn't there anymore.

I'm not sure if I got why you are loosing the love? Are you getting frustrated becuase of the level of games you are getting or is there anything else that is playing on that love as well, outside influences. we all have to go through times of proving ourselves. even after we do we are only as good as the last good game we did. I agree with Rut, get together with someone who will be honest with you about your abilities. Trust me it will happen for you. the other issue could be that the politics are playing a huge role in why you are getting the level of games that you are. IMO

Keep on Trucking!

[BktBallRef]

If you aren't getting varsity games, ask yourself why? And be honest.

What could I do that I'm not doing?

Are there areas that I could improve upon?

Have you discussed your opportunities with the assignor?

[LarryS]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Have you discussed your opportunities with the assignor?

In my opinion, this is the biggest thing. Where I live we have one assignor for the entire association. Last year, varsity games made up just over 10% of my schedule. I spoke with the assignment secretary and asked his opinion. I started the conversation with "Like everyone in the chapter, I want an entire varsity schedule. I know time will play a part in that and trust that you are giving me the schedule you think I merit. I want to change your opinion of my ability so what are the areas where you think I need to focus? Please, be brutally honest."

We had a good conversation and I found out that much of it had to do with things other than calling fouls...as he said I "called a good game." ...mechanics, appearance, game management, etc. I worked hard on those things while calling summer ball and only attended camps where he would be on staff. It worked...so far this year my schedule is 60% varsity.