A thought for younger officials

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

In don't know if I will get a 2nd round game this year, but I know that I could handle it and I have earned it.

Here's a reality, in both officiating and in life: You don't always get what you think you've earned. You may not get what most people believe you've earned.

Chances are, there are people that have been doing this longer, and are simply better than you right now. Those people will be ahead of you for the time being. The only thing you can do about that is improve yourself, and let the chips fall where they may. Generally, your respect will improve as you improve, and ultimately, I believe what we really want is respect from our peers.