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Originally posted by SMEngmann
I don't see a problem with answering a coach's question if the coach asks it courtiously, as officials we must be approachable and it's when we ignore coaches that trouble begins. If the coach disagrees with a call, let him know when you pass him up the floor that you hear him and if he asks for a simple explanation without being demonstrative, we should give it to him. I don't think the technical is a dramatic tool at all as there is a right way and a wrong way for players and coaches to conduct themselves on the floor. It's not our place as officials to be standoffish, but it is one of our duties to effectively manage a game and sometimes that means talking to coaches. A general rule that I use with coaches is that I will respond to questions, but I won't acknowledge opinions or comments with a discussion, or I'd be willing to discuss the play further if the coach calls TO. Failure to acknowledge coaches in my opinion leads to further problems, however given the situation at hand, sometimes addressing a coach can backfire and lead to further confrontation.
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I agree with your post except after a T. Like I said in previous posts, I will talk to a coach all night long if it is respectful both ways and it doesn't effect my focus. We cannot interrupt the game for every little comment a coach makes or else a coach will recognize the fact that he has you.
Also, I will inform the coach that he/she must remain seated for the remainder of the game. Any long monologue after that will probably be heard because we must hear things but he/she will say this while my back is to them observing players. Maybe the problem is nobody on this board has seen what I'm talking about, and that is good. It just doesn't look good if an official is listening to a coach for a long time. Actually this applies for most of the game. An extended up-close-and-personal with a coach does not look good. I'm all for teamwork and it is good to use certain procedures in certain situations. But there are many negatives and few positives that can occur when you have a discussion like this with one coach.
This thread is about loyalty. My opinion is talking to a coach after a T, a credible T, does not show loyalty to your partner. Besides information about the seatbelt rule there really isn't much I have to say.
I asked this question before and it went ignored. Can someone tell me what is said to a coach or from a coach after a T other than information about the seatbelt rule? I hope this doesn't fall on deaf ears again. I would like to know actual experiences and not "what-ifs." Thank you.