Why do you officiate?

[Hugh Refner]

This probably has been discussed before, but the subject came up when I was talking with a guy at work the other day. He is also an official, albeit not basketball (football and baseball).

He said it fulfills a need to continue to be involved with the sports he played as a kid but is too old to play now. He said the alternative would be to coach, but he "would need to get a lobotomy" to be able to handle that.

I told him I work basketball for three reasons. First, it gives me some exercise. Second, I just love the game and really like to see kids progress up the ladder over the years. Third, (and I am not kidding here, ask my psychiatrist) I enjoy being in a position of total authority. Maybe because it's a counterbalance to my home life.

Any other reasons you guys do this?