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Originally Posted by Suudy
Our biggest issue with the sidelines has been a "statistician." We have one team that has an adult that keeps stats. Yet he often doubles as a coach. Frequently he yells out advice to his team. Every year this team tries that, and every year they get a sideline warning.
Their response? "He's just the statistician." We reply, "Then tell him to keep his coaching to himself."
The first flag and a SW usually puts an end to their ploy. Yet every year (I'm going into my 8th year) we have to deal with these guys.
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Consider anyone in the box a coach. Doctor, ball boy, principal, minister – if they are in the box, they are a coach. And they can have 3 of their choosing.
Some random thoughts in general. Talking about it in pre-game conference certainly sets the tone and makes enforcement during the game easier. Don’t continue reminding them, remind them once and give a sideline warning the next time. Send the message early. This will make some old heads cringe but our state has our wingmen turn and face the sideline after they release their spot. This is not intended as confrontational, but you would be surprised at how a simple glance at the team box works while returning to your position. It sends a message without having to say anything.
Consistency – It starts with your crew and next crew and every crew, the first week through the last week. Someone mentioned their state administration emphasized it. Our state has sent letters to every coach and official association emphasizing it. They have follow up with fines to schools that are guilty and suspensions of officiating crews that do not enforce it. That certainly encourages consistency!