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At first I thought - too much ado about 8&U; but then I realized the importance to the kids and how bad sportsmanship in general is. Also,I commend anyone who officiates younger ages because that is where the coaches and fans know the least about the game.
About this specific case:
- those coaches need control and the administrator should have maintained the suspension and made it clear there would be no more chances
- those coaches need control now and they won't go away just because their children get older
- speaking of children, that forfeit was childish, ego-driven and defiant by the coach - also should have incurred a warning from the admin
Most importantly for all of us, regardless of age or level of players, stay away from ultimatums. They rarely solve a problem, usually aggravate the situation and leave the official in a bind. Just say "that's enough", "it's over", "no more", etc.
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Officiating takes more than OJT.
It's not our jobs to invent rulings to fit our personal idea of what should and should not be.
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