What qualifies as good official?

[cropduster]

Thanks to all the seasoned citizens for the input, especially the one about passion. A favorite "dad to kids" of mine is that whatever you do you need to have passion for it to be your best at it. Maybe that is what stands out when I watch an official and "want to call like him". The other night while watching a girls and then boys varsity games I walked up to one of the officials during halftime and introduced myself as belonging to the same association. We chatted about his years of experience, fourteen, and he said that it was no longer any fun. It was obvious.

Again, thanks.
Barry