Not having a go at anyone, much less Ryan.....just a bit befuddled as to how to help with so little info to go on. Totally understand and respect Ryan's desire not to open up to the forum......and apologise if i have offended him.
Probably the best advice i can offer to anyone who is of a sensitive disposition is to stay away from OA football until you are sure you can handle 22 (plus unknown amounts of spectators etc) grown men getting all mardy and in your face because they don't agree with your decision.
There are some absolutely sound players and managers in OA football....but there also some real idiots........and the 80/20 rule comes into play. You will spend 80% of your time dealing with the 20% who are idiots. You will remember the idiots far longer than you will remember the decent ones.
I would hope that before making the decision to enter into OA you have gone and watched a fair few games on Sundays or Saturdays for whichever leagues you are choosing to go on? That way you will have a good idea of the behaviour standard you can expect to have to manage.
I would suspect that the christian league will be less aggravation, but i have heard "stories" from other refs who have done similar leagues. The lines will be an excellent introduction into OA and most referees should look after you in your first season. The development league should again be less aggro but will be fast and furious in pace!
I hope you have a fantastic season and overcome any issues you may have had. The best preparation for any match is to believe in yourself, then be confident in your decision making and don't let them grind you down. You will know more about the LOTG than they do, you will be right 99% of the time in your decision making and above all else, enjoy it.