Should I stay or should I go

[Coltdoggs]

Originally Posted by wanja

If you are not doing so already, considering including rec ball with very young players in the mix. It can be invigorating. I've officiated 3rd and fourth grade girls for the past few years. Its a combination of officiating and teaching and a reminder of why I love doing this. I stick with "my girls" for the whole season. The kids learn so fast, and are ready to be good sports if the adults let them.

You may also want to be more selective with the games and leagues you work.

I agree with wanja.....I work a ton of MS and lower level stuff. We have some travel leagues and I do a bulk of my stuff for them year round....I love the MS 6th-8th grade. Boys and girls.... I get my share of HS games in this league as well and NEVER...I repeat, NEVER EVER do men's wreck....that is the absolute worst unless you just flat out need the money.

I like the teaching aspect of the younger levels, having the kids come up to me and say "Hey Ref" in between games...I've met some really great kids and watched some of them excel and play for the area HSs.