I have 2 concerns.
1. The official that "chose to retaliate on a 6 y.o.'s match". Was the head ref aware that the official was making some ? calls? Had anyone proctored this ref. before? Rookie ref.? Any opportunity to remediate the official? // Move him/her to a different age group? I realize good ref's are gems! I also realize that a ref has to "start some where"....I would hope this ref. was certified & had a true desire to work with kids -- but the call & then leaving the tournament was really a situational crisis for the officiating team & tournament.
2. The athlete that was DQ'd needs to realize the antics & "crap" he's trying to get away with is unimpressive to the next level of coach's & to everyone dealing with it now. They the College/University coach's want a humble & coachable athlete vs. one they're going to have to "deal with" & in todays time the coach's are also looking @ parents (the complete package).
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