Question from a coach

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by BigT

I would love a independent study where some of you are paid to walk into HS Gyms around the country and evaluate BV games. I believe you will see a lot of below average officials even working these games. And I would love to be wrong. There are a lot of guys that are really old or really dont get into full gear until half way into the season. And I dont think many of those referees come here to study and get better.

A young official when to watch his brother's (Soph) Varsity game. Very large school and one of the Varsity refs was a past association president and had done some major play off games during his 20+ years career. And all three of them didnt sit down the coach for a pregame dunk and started the game with a jump ball.

You guys are the cream of the crop when it comes to rules knowledge, game management, philosophies, etc, That is not what the majority of JV and Var guys are around the country. That would be my bet. So to say a very talented kid might not be getting the full benefit of proper foul management sounds like a real possibility. Most guys here are in there 40,50,60,70's and shortening a game when a team and kid are dominating is a real possibility.

Coach it wouldnt be hard to get film of your game and post it here. It would be a real eye opener for everyone if you could.

Please, do not equate age with inability, poor ability, poor judgement. I've talked with several assignors and many coaches who would rather have the experienced judgement of a veteran, and the familiarity of knowing what they're going to get, than the young, talented, up-and-coming official who lacks the seasoning that only time and experience can bring.

[BigT]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

Please, do not equate age with inability, poor ability, poor judgement. I've talked with several assignors and many coaches who would rather have the experienced judgement of a veteran, and the familiarity of knowing what they're going to get, than the young, talented, up-and-coming official who lacks the seasoning that only time and experience can bring.

Do I equate inability with age 100% no. Do I know that some Vets who have been doing it 10,,15,20 years are better than a newer younger guy. Oh yeah. I do wonder if we really helped young guys improve their game and got them here they would quickly catch up with an older guy who really struggles getting up and down the floor and a solid physical big time Varsity game and would over all help the perception and talent on the floor. Here I think we dont do enough to help everyone get better and we get comfortable putting up with whomever is on the floor calling the game.

I just heard in Vegas they have HS crews of 7-10 who work games and help eachother get better. That sounds like am amazing idea to help build relationships and work as a crew to get better.

And I wonder how many vets, unlike you guys here who obviously want to share and help others get better, do not help the new and younger get better as their game and career wind down.