Question from a coach

[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.