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Originally Posted by ontheway

...as a player the one time i saw a guy with a college jacket; I thought to myself " ok. well I know FOR SURE I've got one A+ official tonight"

Originally Posted by ontheway

Did I think less of the partners NO not at all.

Originally Posted by ontheway

what I mean is that the other guys are gonna have to prove themselves on the court.

So ummm, which 1 is it

If we are to use the approved mechanics/signals for the level we are working THAT particular night, we should be wearing the approved uniform for that level as well!
After all, how can we be uniformed if we are wearing different uniforms??IMO, the guy wearing the college jacket is simply stating, "I do a higher level than this!"

In my area, some officials wear their IAABO patched shirt w/flag to work wreck/youth ball during the off-season. I've even seen some guys wear them at MS games.
When I ask them about it, 7 out of 10 times its all about "letting the participants & fans know that they are certified." The other 3 just dont want to invest in a off-season shirt. Many say it lets the coaches know not to mess with them

For ME, I just let my game do the talking!

Get plays right... have a presence on the court... exude confidence & an I've been here before attitude.... those things will keep a coach off of you no matter what level you're working, not a damn uniform!