Quantity breeds quality By TROY RUEL Muskegon Chronicle After serving five decades in a single profession, it's hard not to get noticed. But that's exactly the goal of Muskegon's Frank Schubert and thousands of other registered sport officials across the state.
Most people are out there for self-gratification.
It's a thankless job and we understand that. Which is the biggest challenge facing organizations trying to boost officiating numbers. With open-book tests and fairly relaxed renewal regulations, nearly anyone can become a registered official in the Michigan High School Athletic Association. They use that driving time to talk about rules and situations. As the average age of officials continues to increase and veterans begin to retire, the pool of talent and experience gradually declines.