Did I shoot myself in the foot?

[Back In The Saddle]

I think you also have to ask yourself what "ready for varsity" really means. I think it means that you are good enough to get your foot in the door and begin at the "ground floor" at that level. That you have the minimal skills to begin working some varsity games. And that your assigner or the AD's believe that you'll continue progressing, while not screwing up the game in the process.

Just my $0.02

[JRutledge]

I agree.

Peace

[26 Year Gap]

Last season was my fifth season and I was moved up to varsity. I worked with better officials. After the first couple of games, I adjusted to what turned out to be a better level of play and an easier game to call. I was able to work on some of the 'finer points' of the game. And I am looking forward to working this upcoming season. You never know whether or not you are ready until you are there working. Does not mean you have 'arrived', but it does mean that you have confidence in your abilities. Your ability to call a game at that level. And your ability to still learn from others who have more experience than you do.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I was moved up to varsity. I worked with better officials. After the first couple of games, I adjusted to what turned out to be a better level of play and an easier game to call.

An easier game to call? You got that right brother. I still enjoy doing fifth grade Catholic school games when I'm available, as well as my full high school varsity schedule. My Friday night high school varsity game is almost always at least ten times easier to call, mentally, that is, than my Saturday morning Catholic school game the next morning. I enjoy them both, but the younger kids, with their developing skills, are always a challenge.