How is a 2029 parent allowed to referee in the 2029 NGLL games of the same exact league where their daughters compete? Do we really not have regulations to control for this? John Brock, parent of twins on 2029 M&D black, was the referee for the Coppermine black vs Skywalkers game today. At least 2 girls from M&D black 2029 last year now play for skywalkers. This is not just an issue of bias but intimidation can come into play in situations like this as well. Does the NGLl not have regulations to control for this?
Did he ref an unfair game? Intimidation?
Besides the wonky calls of that game I think people are concerned about how this can impact the players during their game. Coppermine had just won their game against M&D where they saw this man as a parent spectator and cheering against them. This happened just 1 hour prior to having the M&D parent referee their next game
So overall fair game, ok.
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Everyone complaining needs to get certified to ref. The pool of refs have diminished and the sport is in desperate need. Good for him for stepping up.
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If a kid is intimidated by seeing a dad on sideline then on the field providing the, the opportunity to play then that kid/kids need to toughen up. As a former college athlete and coach, if something like that intimidates them they are going to have a rough career. Imagine if your daughter plays Maryvale and Cathy Reese is on the sideline?
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Did the kid say they were intimidated or was it a parent projecting….. which is one of the many reasons kids burn out and we have a ref shortage
