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Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
WHACK.
Problem solved.
Get in, get done, get out.
It's basketball season for me again. Football is over.
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I agree Rich. After reading all of these posts, I'm still baffled as to why you didn't just treat this guy like any other coach who made it personal or questioned your integrity. Whack him and if he keeps it up after that, see ya. The rules give you an easy response to these clowns when they cross the line. A number of officials here have given you sound advice. Your mistake was trying to communicate with this guy. Ref the game and deal with him appropriately. Then if need be, send a letter to his principal and AD with a copy to your association's officers. That's it. I would never have agreed to a meeting. If, however, I was forced to attend such a meeting by my State officials association, etc., I would not have attended without taking either my assignor or association president with me for support and representation. If you're being prevented from working close to home, then maybe something IS missing from this story. As for reffing JR High games, some us ref them to help out an assignor or organization or to be a senior person on the floor with a newer official. Either way, when I'm in that situation, I approach the game the same way I would a varsity game or college game. I have the same pre-game, etc. If a coach or player crosses the line, they are dealt with the same way. This guy was an absolute a@@ and you let him get to you when you should have just dealt with him and sent him packing if warranted. JMO.