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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
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Originally posted by canuckrefguy
JR
The procedure goes against every camp/evaluator/assignor/mentor advice I've ever received, which have all said keep the coaches meeting short, bland, and non-specific. I'm sorry, but these questions, as harmless as they seem to us, invite trouble, IMO.
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That may be completely true, but it still doesn't apply to or help ReadyToRef. He may not agree with with what his state or association is requiring him to do either, but he still has to follow the procedure given to him. Personally, I don't think that there's any need in the world for any pissant middle school coach to come out before the game has even started with such a crappy attitude like that. If he wants to inform me that he's gonna be on my a$$ the first time that he thinks that I screwed up, then I'm gonna inform him to get ready--because he certainly ain't gonna like my next call. Just my grumpy opinion.
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I agree, Rut and canckrefguy. Those questions are condescending, patronizing, and demeaning.
I agree JR. There is no reason. Thus, he had to be making an attempt at humor.
ReadytoRef, with the state requirement of the questions, what is the penalty for an incorrect answer. Or is there none?
If by some unimagined chance the coach actually answered the questions seriously, why then would we punish him for his truth? Why would there be *more* punishment for that coach than for the coach that answered in the positive and lied when asked?
The states do officials a disservice requiring such questions. At most we should make a statement and not open up the subject of sportsmanship to discussion.
mick
[Edited by mick on Jan 26th, 2005 at 05:42 AM]