Hmmm... I guess since you called me a Bozo I get one...
I guess the phrase "working the ref" has a serious negative connotation to you guys. Let's try some else.
How about keeping the refs honest, sticking up for your players or something similar to that.
I never said I was obnoxious about, you all assumed that. There are certainly coaches who don't say word one to the refs and that's fine.
There are also those who can talk to the refs all game (not constantly mind you, they pick there spots) and never piss anyone off and maybe end up getting a call or two. It's all in how you do it.
I believe in getting every legal advantage I can. Keeping in the refs ear in a nice way can get you calls. You guys are human and it does work. One doesn't have to be a jerk about it.
It's got nothing to do with fair play or sportsmanship if done correctly. And when your kids are getting the short end of the whistle, they want their coach to try and stand up for them in every legal way possible. They respect that.
Did I get a bit PO'ed that one game. You bet. I was getting inconsistent calls, and they ref's were missing obvious one's which they shouldn't have, especially considering how they called the game early.
But hey, I coach with intensity, enthusiasm and passion, just like how I expect my players to play. You don't have to be great, but you have to play hard.
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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
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Originally posted by Kaliix
Last year I coached a middle school girls basketball team.
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And this year they should keep you away from any middle school girls basketball team until you learn a little bit about sportsmanship. Working the refs in middle school? Lah me, you've been watching a little too much NBA, Bozo. It's freaking MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS that you're coaching. Young kids! Think about it!
Constantly whining about calls to officials that are probably just starting out in the game- just like you- shows what a class act you are also.
unbelievable!
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