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[Hartsy]

Originally Posted by asdf

Two team technicals and the team is ejected.

You should turn down any further games until you get a fundamental understanding of...

1) the rules
2) how to handle yourself professionally on and off the floor
3) no one cares that you are an official

It's not all about you. You aren't the show. Heck you shouldn't even be a side show.

Well said. Take heed ANYONE who constantly has problems with coaches, administrators, table crews, other officials, or fans. All of us have trouble now and again, but when it happens regularly, odds are there's a reason for it.

I actually told myself when I started 9 seasons ago that I would hang it up after two seasons if it was clear I wasn't a competent official. I wish more would say the same, or at least work at getting better, rather than taking the court with the attitude that they call a great game every night.

[representing]

Originally Posted by Hartsy

Well said. Take heed ANYONE who constantly has problems with coaches, administrators, table crews, other officials, or fans. All of us have trouble now and again, but when it happens regularly, odds are there's a reason for it.

I actually told myself when I started 9 seasons ago that I would hang it up after two seasons if it was clear I wasn't a competent official. I wish more would say the same, or at least work at getting better, rather than taking the court with the attitude that they call a great game every night.

I certainly hope this wasn't aimed at me which I'm sure it was. I do get better every year. And I don't constantly have problems with coaches every game. You don't know me, so think before you speak out like that again. Especially someone like you who has very little posts in so many years as a member of this forum. I come here to talk about my games and learn from mature, experienced officials. I don't need someone like you heckling me and trying to force me to quit. I will not quit, but strive to do better with each game.

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by representing

I certainly hope this wasn't aimed at me which I'm sure it was. I do get better every year. And I don't constantly have problems with coaches every game. You don't know me, so think before you speak out like that again. Especially someone like you who has very little posts in so many years as a member of this forum. I come here to talk about my games and learn from mature, experienced officials. I don't need someone like you heckling me and trying to force me to quit. I will not quit, but strive to do better with each game.

In retrospect, I withdraw my suggestion that you retire from officiating. I have 2 teen-aged sons who follow this board and I can appreciate that you represent every sort of bad example that I could not possibly imagine to caution them about. Your continued recitation of your exploits not only provides for a comic interlude but also gives my guys a point of reference to allow them to see why officials are oftentimes held in such low regard by the general population. It is ignorantly oblivious officials like you that affect the reputation of all of us. Hopefully by being exposed to the comments and suggestions proffered by the knowledgeable folks on this board you will elevate yourself from being just a bad example to become a competent official. Try humbling yourself and accept valid criticisms.
Please take to heart the advice you are getting from this community.

[Hartsy]

Originally Posted by representing

I certainly hope this wasn't aimed at me which I'm sure it was. I do get better every year. And I don't constantly have problems with coaches every game. You don't know me, so think before you speak out like that again. Especially someone like you who has very little posts in so many years as a member of this forum. I come here to talk about my games and learn from mature, experienced officials. I don't need someone like you heckling me and trying to force me to quit. I will not quit, but strive to do better with each game.

One reason I have so few posts is that I come here to read and learn rather than to show everyone else how much I know. I post when I feel I can add something productive to the discussion, or to ask a question and listen to the answers. I don't need to keep arguing my point to find the one person who agrees with me so I can feel better about myself. Get the chip off your shoulder and take the advice here for what it is.