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A good pregame can help. Some lower level coaches in our area complain that officials won't talk to them (granted, they probably aren't asking nicely). I pregame with coaches and captains at all levels even though some lower level officials skip it. The first thing I say is that sportsmanship is #1. If they want to ask a question, we'll be more than happy to answer. If they're complaining, throwing their hands up and such, we'll be forced to deal with it. I've had pretty good luck after that discussion. A lot of coaches are going to give you as much crap as you'll take. Let them know you have limits early and it might help in some cases.
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