25 Most Important Things

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by just another ref

This strikes a chord with me because I've heard a coach use this very term.


"___________ is a people person. It's hard to stay mad at him."

The unspoken part is that he gives you so many opportunities to get mad.

You can be a people person and still be a lousy official.

I do not think this list or anyone has said that being a people person is the only gauge of ability. But if all things being equal the person that can deal properly with people will be put higher on the list as opposed to the person that only calls the game and pisses everyone off. Right or wrong, we have to communicate and deal with people. That also does not mean you have to be liked by everyone either.

Peace