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Old Mon Oct 25, 2004, 02:01pm
Ed Hickland Ed Hickland is offline
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Moving officials gives in to the coaches. If the official is competent and you have confidence in his decision making process, keep him there.

What you need to do during the game is demonstrate your confidence in your official. I have found throwing the phrase "Good call" toward an official lets the coach and others know how that official stands with the white hat.

There is psychology involved working with coaches and some are masters at it. You don't want your official to be overwhelmed by this coach and have the coach take away his game through intimidation. If the coach is badgering the official just say something like "Don't pay attention to those coaches" lets the coach and the official know you are watching what is going on.

Good luck!
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