First of all, I do think that we need to back off of the "bozo" comments -- let's maintain some level of respect around here.
Second, I think that the continuing problem between coaches and officials is that they want us to see things their way and we want them to see things our way. That will never happen.
However, we should at least
listen to each other!
It reminds me of something that happened to me at a camp this past weekend. Both of my partners call a foul on the way to the basket (whether it was or not is not the point of this discussion
) and the ball was blocked while it was still on its way up, but after it had hit the backboard.
The coach started complaining that it was goaltending, stating "The ball hit the glass!" Since this tournament was being played under high school rules, I quickly explained "Coach, that's an NBA rule."
He did not even listen to me and started repeating himself. So, I stepped closed (from table opposite) and said louder, "Coach, that is an NBA rule!"
He doesn't listen AGAIN and, in addition, his PAB assistant coach pops his head out and starts yelling about a goal tend also!
So, finally, I step even closer and say, "COACH, THAT IS A NBA RULE -- WE ARE PLAYING BY HIGH SCHOOL RULES -- IT IS NOT A GOALTEND. THAT'S IT!"
I think that he finally got the message, although I'm sure that he still thinks that I was wrong!
Listen before you speak!