It’s a fine balance. I was told when I was a L5 that I was too vocal. It can annoy players if you’re practically giving a running commentary on the whole game. But on the flip side, if you’re too quiet, it can be perceived as not having a presence or low confidence.
Ultimately what works for one person won’t work for another. It comes down to your personality and also your stature. I’m only 5’8, so never had the physical presence of someone like a Rob Jones. So I had to make up for that by being slightly more vocal. That said, went out with plenty of guys who are Championship/FL now and are similar build to me, and they could be quiet as a mouse.
The key is knowing when to raise your profile and when to blend into the background. I remember watching an interview with Howard Webb in something some years ago, and someone mentioned to him that the best referees are the ones you don’t know are there. His response was this isn’t true. The best referees aren’t seen when they aren’t needed, but are then seen when they need to be.
The lesson? Something about knowing when to shut up and when not to. But I’m waffling
