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[rgaudreau]

I think the assignor`s intention was to have me ref a low-level game, in the hopes of gaining more experience.

We DO have a pretty good mentoring program here. Actually, our officials association is booming and we are bringing in a lot of new blood. We are training younger kids and having them ref intramural basketball in order to prepare them for league play.

In my case, something went awry. We were both rookies (not my first game, but not my 10th either).

All I know is that, as a coach, I`ve gained a whole new respect for officials. There are a few coaches from our league who have tried officiating this year and we`ve all had an eye-opening experience. I`ll always be much more polite when dealing with the officials. I`ll treat them the way I'd like to be treated if I was officiating.

Thanks for the replies guys.... I know I kicked the call. I realised it afterwards. At the time, it seemed like the right call. At least now I don`t have to worry about that situation happening again.

Ren