Need to Rant - Part III

[bbsbvb83]

Originally Posted by bbsbvb83

Perhaps I am alone in my assessment.

While I certainly agree that high school athletics are an extension of the classroom (in that both athletic and academic experiences involve the learning process, and that both can build character), I still see a volleyball court as a much different atmosphere than a classroom. Think about your favorite class from high school. Come on... it hasn't been that long... even for an old-timer. Now think about the most exciting volleyball match you have ever seen... with outstanding physical accomplishments, roaring crowds, media coverage, emotions running high, etc. Do you still think they have the same atmosphere?

[refnrev]

Im going with Felix on this one. For example, tonight I had a JV/V game and two of the visiting players are ones that I know very well from soccer. In fact, they both go out of their way to tell me each game that I am their favorite official. And I run into one of the girls other places, (food places, wal-mart, etc.) Everywhere I see her I call her "13" her VB and soccer number and she always calls me ref. Even though we have a very friendly relationship, it just keeps a distance that I think is healthier. I will give them a high five or talk to them after the game.... but during in the game it's player, number or captain to the players, and ref or sir to me. Just better IMO.

[jkumpire]

I write the captains' numbers on my hand, and also put on my hand the head coaches names and the setters until I have the rotations memorized. But unless you look at my hand directly, nobody will see it. If you think you have to use a card for this stuff, get a washable marker, and use the writing pad you were born with.

It looks better than using a card, and nobody knows you are using it.

[outathm]

I used to write everything on my hand in the Army. It was a lot easier to clean off(get rid of) when I needed to and a LOT harder to lose when I needed it.

[bbsbvb83]

Originally Posted by refnrev

... I call her "13" her VB and soccer number and she always calls me ref... it just keeps a distance that I think is healthier. I will give them a high five...after the game.

Is this high five given after everyone associated with the opposing team has left, or is it given in view of the opposing players, coaches, and fans? If anyone associated with the opposing team witnesses it, I think this would raise just as many questions about perceived impartiality as a captain asking me, "Travis, what was that call?"