Early 30s (wish I got started sooner) :(
4th season HS
3rd season Pro-AM
2nd season W-college summer league

A grown man in birth years, but still a baby in officiating years. Although working Jan-Dec increases my experience level a bit more than what those numbers suggest.

I value what you say, thanks!

That's all great stuff. Keep trying different things and integrate the successful ones into your own unique style. You can do things that many others cannot, and there are things that a lot of others can do that won't work for you. Most here would disagree with some of your GM philosophies and "personality" on the court, but if you can harness that charisma and use it effectively, you have an insanely powerful tool at your disposal. I think it's great.

That sounds great, but I still would not listen to players as the judgment of my officiating ability. And I certainly would not listen to "has beens" either. They think they know more than you because they played most of their life. You have a job to do, do it and do not worry about what the players think. JMHO

Peace

+1

Ditto.