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Originally posted by N_Stripes
Officials should be approachable.
Experience will let you know what coaches are approachable.
In three man, I can have a quick chat with a coach during a live ball. Seldom do I chat in two man but will give a quick word or two answer or explanation as I run by. If a coach wants a major discussion about a rule, there should be a timeout.
Tell a coach what you saw, or the way you saw it. Or maybe, "Hey coach, I didn't see it that way" and move on. Do not be afraid to admit to a blown call. Even one of your partner's blown calls without sh*ting on them. "Yeah coach, I may have missed that one" or "coach, my partner may have had a tough angle there, we may owe you one."
That doesn't mean that you will give them one back but you were honest and you defused a confrontation.
When you have discussed it enough, let the coach know. You can tell them, you can hold up your hand to them. Be firm not timid; be serious, don't try and make jokes or be buddies with the coaches.
Have respect for the coach and their position, and earn their respect for yours.
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Okay, I accept my flogging for the [/B]"we may owe you one"[/B] suggestion. Not a good thing to share with a younger official looking to improve.
There are coaches I have officiated for many years that I can get away with this, there are some that I still couldn't. However, I never intended to imply that I had shat on my partner nor intended to pay the team back.
I know I am new to this forum (somewhat new to the whole internet thing) and have some different ideas on some things. I appreciate your honesty and constructive critisism.