scratched?

[TheOracle]

Originally Posted by PIAA REF

Heres a first, I got switched to a different game coming up. I asked my assignor if there was a reason because I thought the game I had to begin with might be a decent game. I was told that the coach thought I was too chummy with the other coach. I never talk to this coach out of when I would have his game. I might have him 2 or 3 times a year at most. I am cordial like I am with all coaches. Not sure what the deal is. Any advice, should I just let it go and not worry about it. This is the first time I have ever been scratched from a game before (that I know of) Just thought you guys might be able to offer some insights. Thanks

Some coaches are paranoid by nature. You are personally better off not doing the game. Assignors with a "backbone" that keep you on this game are doing you no favors. Good assignors put you in positions where you and your crew have the greatest chance of success in your games. In this case, your best-case scenario is survival without damage. I've seen threads about moving up too fast. Damage in officiating relationships between us and coaches/players is extremely hard to fix. Sometimes it is impossible to fix. Fair or not, often the best choice for an official is to avoid these situations. If you are good, it only affects your ego. If you're really good, your ego won't be affected by paranoid coaches.

There are plenty of other assignments out there. My guess is you'll get more than your share of those.