It all starts at the top. If you are going to put an arrogant, pompous hot head in charge then you are going to have problems. His attitude will be repeated. It is time for kids officials to focus on what is happening on the mat, learn the rules and do their best to fairly determine the winner. Too many zebras have rabbit ears so they are focused on what is being said in the corner instead of the action. My advice, pay attention to the action! If you put on the stripes you are the ONLY paid professional at a kids event. Every coach is a volunteer and likely spends in the thousands of dollars in cash and time on our sport. So what if they yell and beg for a call! So what if you don't like it! You get paid to officiate not be a dictator.
