I think the kids wrestling officials do a super job. Even if they are not the best sometimes at making calls, I feel they are there to support kids wrestling and make extra income for things like X-mas and so on. This subject on the other hand is definitely not "bogus beef" - I am a coach and a ref. and feel that there is conflict between the two. As a ref, I can not be completely focused when kids that I coach are wrestling nearby. I can't imagine if I had kids of my own wrestling at the same tournament. I think you could still do your job, but maybe you should request a mat away from your sons mat and definitely use your replacement five matches before your son wrestles. These kids deserve your complete interest while they are wrestling. I do not know the situation that is mentioned above so these words are not directed toward anyone in particular, I just have experienced this same situation myself. Thanks, Coach Rees