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Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan
If you were going to have a meeting with High school coaches before the season begins what would you share with them about officiating to educate them and improve relationships?
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Confirmational bias.
The game is not called from the bench, but from the floor. If an official is hustling and in the right positions, give him/her the benefit of the doubt.
Don't comment or question every play and every call/no-call. Show some respect if you have a question or comment. If you want to pick a fight with an official, you will likely lose.
Don't officiate the game from the sideline.
FWIW, in the two PIAA sports I work (basketball and soccer), we have a mandatory pre-season coaches meeting, where the focus is solely on POEs.