AAU Warmups

[IREFU2]

Well, its that time again for AAU and I had my first 3 games on last Saturday. I almost forgot how crazy parents can be as well as coaches. I didnt give out any "T's" this weekend, but my partner was about too. Anybody else starting AAU yet?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

Anybody else starting AAU yet?

For some odd reason no one calls me to work AAU games. Any idea why?

[REFVA]

For some odd reason no one calls me to work AAU games. Any idea why? BADNewsRef

You and me both. I guess becuase I don't tolerate those coaches and Parents...

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

For some odd reason no one calls me to work AAU games. Any idea why?

I am sure you will get some this weekend whereas I wont because I am out of town on business.

[buckrog64]

SUCH a privilege to work these types of games. I worked a couple of games a few weeks ago and about 2 minutes into the second quarter, I'm whacking one of the coaches. God's gift to coaching, I suppose. Typically these tournaments match an experienced guy with a warm body and we're able to get through them. There is little reward in working them however.

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by buckrog64

SUCH a privilege to work these types of games. I worked a couple of games a few weeks ago and about 2 minutes into the second quarter, I'm whacking one of the coaches. God's gift to coaching, I suppose. Typically these tournaments match an experienced guy with a warm body and we're able to get through them. There is little reward in working them however.

I disagree with that statment (there is little reward). There are a lot of rewards. Doing AAU has tremendously help me in my high school season, especially dealing with the coaches and players. Not to mention it keep me in shape during the off season and keeps me sharp for the College Camps.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

I disagree with that statment (there is little reward). There are a lot of rewards. Doing AAU has tremendously help me in my high school season, especially dealing with the coaches and players. Not to mention it keep me in shape during the off season and keeps me sharp for the College Camps.

Maybe there is a reward for you. For me and many others, there is absolutely no reward. AAU might have decent talent, but there is little to no structure. Also we get more than enough basketball with HS teams and local HS leagues. Sometimes the leagues are better than most AAU because teams that play each other during the season play each other during regular season. The teams are actually running their offenses and defensive sets. In my case most officials that work them are accomplished officials. It is rare that I am working with a brand spanking new officials who has never seen ball at this level. I guess it just depends on where you live. No value as far as I am concerned other than money.

Peace

[btaylor64]

Originally Posted by buckrog64

There is little reward in working them however.

I will disagree as well. I had one last night that was so heated and good. It was a low low level college game. I had a college game the night before and I felt I should have gotten paid more for the AAU game than I did the college game. It was a truly a more difficult game to ref than my college game.

[JoeTheRef]

Originally Posted by buckrog64

SUCH a privilege to work these types of games. I worked a couple of games a few weeks ago and about 2 minutes into the second quarter, I'm whacking one of the coaches. God's gift to coaching, I suppose. Typically these tournaments match an experienced guy with a warm body and we're able to get through them. There is little reward in working them however.

Pays for my summer camps.

[Raymond]

Doing my first AAU games this weekend. Five games in all (I just need a little walk-around money, I'm trying to date 2 women at the same time). All Girls, 13U, the highest age group playing this weekend (I had that stipulation put in my contract ).

My dumba$$ did volunteer to work the 8am game Sunday morning not realizing that Daylight Savings gets in Saturday night so my a$$ is going to be hurting b/c I'm gonna be out bar & club hopping on Granby St in Norfolk Saturday evening.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

I am sure you will get some this weekend whereas I wont because I am out of town on business.

Wanna bet?

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Wanna bet?

Why would you say that?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

Why would you say that?

I'll take this discussion off-line...I'll email you.