Got to meet (and hopefully work) with a forum member

[NewNCref]

While at NC State working the ACIS National Intramural Basketball tournament, I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful man from Elon University. We struck up conversation, and he said he was originally from Conn.

Immediately, I thought of TussAgee11, a frequent poster on the baseball forum, and occasional poster here on the basketball forum. I asked him, and indeed it was him. So far, the tournament has been fun, and I'd love to get a chance to work with him.

Funny how you never know who you'll meet working a tournament.

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by NewNCref

Funny how you never know who you'll meet working a tournament.

I've met several folks via this forum who are going to one or other of the camps that I'll be attending. I'm definitely looking forward to putting a face to the name and getting on the court with them.

[dblref]

Yep, it always nice to meet some of your fellow forum members. I have met 3 forum members who were also in my association. None of us realized the others were members. I realized they were members before they realized I was. Was working with one of them and jokingly made a smart-a** comment about one of his posts. Took him about 2 quarters to realize who I was on the forum.

[TussAgee11]

Being the person the OP was talking about... perhaps I should chime in...

Definitely learned a lot at that tournament. It was almost more of a mini-camp than anything. Here it is 4:00 on Monday and my legs are still sore, but heck, it was worth it!

For me, being a college student, it was cool to see other young officials who love what I do. While all sports are having trouble recruiting younger officials, I have had trouble finding them to hang out with This weekend showed me they do exist!

Regards,

Tuss

[NewNCref]

Tuss,

How far into the tourney did you end up getting? I got a Women's Quarterfinal, and then I was done.

[btaylor64]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

Being the person the OP was talking about... perhaps I should chime in...

Definitely learned a lot at that tournament. It was almost more of a mini-camp than anything. Here it is 4:00 on Monday and my legs are still sore, but heck, it was worth it!

For me, being a college student, it was cool to see other young officials who love what I do. While all sports are having trouble recruiting younger officials, I have had trouble finding them to hang out with This weekend showed me they do exist!

Regards,

Tuss

That's cool to know that you go to Elon! That is a nice school from what some of my guys tell me. If I am fortunate enough to get a game there next year, we should get together and go out for a drink afterwards. I love meeting guys as young as me too. It does feel like we don't exist sometimes!

[TomSegi]

As a clinician at the tournament, it is great to see young officials excited about the trade. I was in their shoes only 2 years ago.

I missed the cut at my first national tournament and then worked the men's final the next year. Keep working hard, guys, and stay committed to the profession.