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Originally posted by totalnewbie
Well, I finally had one.
About 20 games into my first season. A T on a coach.
He was the R so I said I'd defer to how he wanted to handle it. If he wants me to ingore it, I ignore it.
I was turning slightly to head back, transitioning to new Lead when Home coach comes onto the floor, jumping, yelling "how is that not a foul, how is that not a foul!"
I go opposite table to stay away from trouble. My partner administers the two and then I handle throw in.
Two officials watching (who were there for the 6:30 boys varsity game) loved the T and said they would have T'd him up sooner.
The home coach sat the rest of the game and stood twice. I thought about T'ing him for that but didnt (and neither did my partner).
So, did I wait too long? What would you guys do?
Oh, and I hate to admit it, but I really loved doing it.  I didnt hold it against his team, but I have to admit, I let him hang himself and then was happy to bang him when he gave me the clear shot to do so. Is it wrong to enjoy it?
I've had a few silly Ts (book didnt catch until girl comes in; 6 girls on court--literally after I administer throw in, coach tells girl to "go get in" and rather than go to scorer and wait she runs on the court, I couldnt believe it, I had to call the 6 people on the court). But this is my first one directly on a head coach.
What is a "normal" per game average for T'ing a head coach directly?
Clark
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Just a couple of comments on the above:
I do not believe that any partner would tell you to ignore verbal abuse. I could understand your wanting to defer to him (as you state you only have about 20 games under your belt), however, don't feel the need to do so.
Coaches EARN T's, we don't assess anything that they didn't deserve (hopefully not). I have sometimes felt that I would eat a little bit more than normal in a close game. The feeling was that I didn't want to hurt the team. Sometimes a warning in that situation will go along way. "Coach, I've heard enough."
You followed correct procedure in going opposite the table. You not only stayed away from trouble, you possibly kept the coach in the game.
The varsity officials, and any other official, have their own tolerance level. Obviously, they have a shorter rope to burn.
I think one would have to be in the game to know if you waited to long. Did you ask your partner if you waited to long? Again, each official has their own tolerance level.
Are some of these "silly Ts" avoidable? Was the book checked prior to the game? Did you count the players on the court, prior to administering? Preventative officiating may have prevented "silly Ts."
I don't believe there is a normal amount of Ts!
Enjoy your first season. Develop your own "thick or thin" skin and remeber, coaches EARN their Ts!