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Originally posted by ReadyToRef
This didn't happen to me but to one of the guys I assigned to a MS game. The coach is a real pain but can coach when he so chooses. In the pregame meeting, the officials ask the coaches the basic questions: Is your team properly equipped? Will they remain properly equipped throughout the entire game? Will they show good sportsmanship throughout the entire game? Both coaches answer yes to these questions.
When the official asks "Will you display good sportsmanship throughout the entire game?", the coach replys "It depends on how you do tonight." When the question is repeated, he replies, "It matters what calls you make." It is only after the question is repeated a third time that he finally answers yes.
How should an official handle this situation? I appreciate all replies and help.
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"I appreciate the humor, coach, and I understand your feelings about the question, but as you know the (insert organization) requires me to ask the question and get an affirmative answer from the head coach before we can start the game".
Then, after the meeting, find a time to meet with the coach, "Sorry about that coach. I think some of the procedures are a bit of an overkill." The coach will likely then apologize to the official.