Ego

[mbyron]

I don't think ego vs. confidence is the question, as if we could control these independently of anything else.

A better focus for officials is to establish habits of reading (rules and cases), practicing (mechanics, self-evaluation), and communication (during games, with fellow association members). These habits are more directly within one's control.

When one is improving in all of these dimensions, a certain confidence will come naturally. When one is still striving to learn, this confidence is unlikely to shade over into arrogance.

[Vinski]

I think that I am above having an inflated ego. I say this very confidently.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Frankly, I think the number of gratuitous shots being taken at chseagle is getting way out of line.

Agree. However, the kid has pretty thick skin. He seems to be handling it well, especially for a Forum newbie, especially for a "not really an official" Forum newbie. He's riding with the punches, taking our best shots, and keeps getting up for more. I can't believe that we haven't scared him away yet. Old School got scared and ran off, crying, to his mommy, a lot sooner.

[Back In The Saddle]

If you don't know you're a damned good ref, you're not going to go very far or last very long.