Had I not read it here...

[SWMOzebra]

Though it's not my favorite thing to do, I call a lot of 5th-8th grade rec ball. As a new official myself, I figure more time on the court is better than less time on the court. Some (ok, a few) of the games are enjoyable...the kids are learning, the parents cheer and the coaches coach their players.

But like anything, there are those who have to spoil the experience...kids who think they're superstars, parents who have no clue about the rules and coaches who think their job description includes "sideline officiating." Though I'm told you'll find far fewer of these less enjoyable games at the varsity level, they do exist and you might as well know how to handle them (and yourself) when you run up against one.

Pat yourself on the back for a good season! Look at the rec ball games as "pre-season" for next year. Give yourself an honest evaluation after each game about where you could improve and what you did well, but for cryin' out loud don't loose any sleep over them!