Why stuff shouldn't carry over...

[26 Year Gap]

Last year, toward the end of the season, I had a game that was no fun at all. One school had 4 Ts with one player ejuected as a result. They had a decent lead but the momentum shifted late as the 3rd T resulted in the other school getting the score even to send it to OT. OT is not good in normal circumstances, but in this case it was much worse. Another T in OT sunk their chances of winning.

Yesterday, I knew I had the same school as the visiting club and I was anticipating another less than enjoyable experience. But the coach was new. And even though some of the players were returnees, this club was enjoyable to be around and it was one of the best officiating experiences I have had to date.

So, what I learned was this: Even though you think there is bound to be carry over feelings from a difficult game, it doesn't always turn out that way.