Philosophy/Practice

[mick]

Originally posted by MOFFICIAL
1) Why is it that when I work with "Varsity" officials doing lower level games they feel like we don't have to adhere to proper mechanics. It's eye contact and a wink and we're not switching on fouls or putting the ball in play at the closest spot to name a couple of examples.
If I were to be doing a JV game before their Varsity game and use those same "shortcuts" I would be reprimanded and not recommended for better assignments.
2) Why is it "their" philosophy to call less while kid's are being knocked down and violations are being overlooked.

My philosophy is that all games are important to the participants. They deserve a quality professional job.
I think you have to adjust to the level of talent at times to keep the game flowing and ad/disad is more important than ever because of it.

What am I missing?

MOFFICIAL,
Perhaps their GOS meter is reading low, perhaps not.

Are you certain their game actually improves during a varsity contest?
May these "varsity" officials be mainly working sub-varsity games?

Stick to the official mechanics and use your experience and knowledge... all of it... every level.
My game is gonna suck equally on "all floors".

mick