Thanks in advance

[Y2Koach]

I know officials get a lot of crap, deserved or not. So before this years high school season gets under way, I'd like to say thank you to the officials that work hard, care about the game, take pride in their craft yet humbly acknowledge their imperfections, strive to get better and do their best game in and game out. You guys are an intergral part of this game we all love. Don't let the "other" kind of refs bring you down, and don't let coaches make you jaded (remember there are a few out there that aren't satan's offspring).

And remember: call it both ways, and let the players decide the game, and don't forget to bring your glasses!

Have a great season everyone.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Y2Koach

And remember: call it both ways, and let the players decide the game, and don't forget to bring your glasses!

And you remember to bring your rule book with you and show it to the official at the proper time - it'll get you in good with them!

PS - You have a good season too and let us know how it goes...and how well we do!

[mick]

Originally Posted by Y2Koach

And remember: call it both ways, and let the players decide the game, and don't forget to bring your glasses!

Have a great season everyone.

Go get 'em, Coach!

[doubleringer]

I'd say thanks to you coaches as well. I couldn't put myself through that year after year. You are even more underpaid than officials at most levels.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by doubleringer

I'd say thanks to you coaches as well. I couldn't put myself through that year after year. You are even more underpaid than officials at most levels.

Good luck with the "helicopter parents".

[CoachP]

Originally Posted by Y2Koach

I know officials get a lot of crap, deserved or not. So before this years high school season gets under way, I'd like to say thank you to the officials that work hard, care about the game, take pride in their craft yet humbly acknowledge their imperfections, strive to get better and do their best game in and game out. You guys are an intergral part of this game we all love. Don't let the "other" kind of refs bring you down, and don't let coaches make you jaded (remember there are a few out there that aren't satan's offspring).

And remember: call it both ways, and let the players decide the game, and don't forget to bring your glasses!

Have a great season everyone.

Good post Coach, those are my sentiments, too. I lose 3 starters from last years team...we'll see what kind of a coach I am this year!!! And I'll keep the little pea soup green book handy for easy reference during the game.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Good luck with the "helicopter parents".

I don't know what that means....

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Good luck with the "helicopter parents".

Originally Posted by CoachP

I don't know what that means....

They both hover.

[eyezen]

Link: Helicoptor Parent

[icallfouls]

Originally Posted by Y2Koach

I know officials get a lot of crap because I give them alot, deserved or not. So before this years high school season gets under way, I'd like to say (we are young, undersized) thank you to the officials that work hard, care about the game, take pride in their craft yet humbly acknowledge (all the calls they miss) their imperfections, strive to get better (but still call the same crap against us) and do their best game in and game out. You guys are an unintended part of this game we all love. Don't let the "other" kind of refs bring you down, and don't let coaches make you jaded (remember there are a few out there that aren't satan's offspring I am a close cousin however).

And remember: call it MY way, and let MY players WIN the game, and don't forget to bring your glasses!

Have a great season YOU STRIPE-WEARING LOSERS!

- Edited to reflect actual intent, the season hasn't even started, you don't have to start working us. Save that for game time