Dissappointed official

[Nu1]

RefVA, I've had some similar feelings myself. Here's how I answered my own questions;
1. Some assignors are better than others (just like some refs are better than others)
2. If I have concerns about my current assignor, I can stay where I am and be unhappy...I can stay where I am and try to change things (executive committees, boards, talk to assignor, etc.)...I can move on to another association / chapter

Ultimately, your assignor assigns games based on whatever criteria they use - good, bad, fair, not fair, whatever. And I too saw some things that I thought were questionable. But I'm not an assignor. So, I have to choose #1 or #2 (assuming my choice is to continue to referee). Really good assignors (and by that I don't mean assignors who give me what I want - I haven't had any "top-notch" varsity games or playoffs yet) are a blessing...just like really good bosses...or really good partners. They make things more enjoyable.

I'm glad you have some place to vent and hear the opinions of others and possibly different view points. Ultimately, I think you'll need to decide to stay and let it be what it is...or move on. That's the choice you can control...unlike the choices of the assignor.

** By the way, I just re-read my post and want to make something clear. I don't feel entitled to any top-notch varsity games or playoffs. I just wanted to point out that I'm not at that level yet...but I still have a job-performance opinion of the assignors I do and have worked for. Personally, I'm fortunate to be where I am.

[Ref Daddy]

Your feelings are normal. Our chapter is going through a growth phase where the assignors are challanged and making tough decisions about assignments.

Turn your frustration into action. Get in shape, work summer ball, go to a camp, explore other nearby chapters or associations, find a senior menor in your group to talk too.

Don't give up. Take pride in what you've contributed, not frustration with what you didn't get.

[tomegun]

I agree with what many have said, control what you can control and don't worry too much about the rest.

Work on being a partner that other people want to work with. Work on being that official that coaches don't mind having on the road or at home. Work on being the type of official who says things and other officials listen.

Between the military making me move and just getting crapped on I have had some serious heartbreak over the years. The one thing I can lean on is how other officials who know me feel about me.

Remember, being good can fix a lot of things.

[purduegrad]

But as you know in Indiana you don't advance on merit. Just remember it not always what you know it is who you know. That just don’t go for Indiana I am sure most places are the same way. I was left out of the tournament this year after adding 156 new officials for the sectional. This was a huge wake up call for me reminding me that I don’t just have to officiate well I have to play the politics as well.