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Wow
At times we all react to calls. As a coach/player/fan and official we all have different angles on the same play. We can't possibly see the things the otherone does. We can react. Disappointment, disagreement whatever, but it should never cross the line to becoming personal.
At the risk of preaching to the choir, officials shouldn't have to take that. When attacks become personal, it demonstrates incredible immaturity. I coached an 8th grade girls team last year and I can tell you that even the most competitive girl playing at this age is there to socialize as much as win. Watch them after them game. I am sure that the kids get incredibly embarrased when they realize its their parents doing this.
If this is a team you have to officiate for again, I would suggest that during the pregame the officials approach both coaches to watch for this and ask for their assistance controlling the crowd if necessary. You can tell that problems have occured in the league recently and we want to nip this in the bud (they don't need to know that it was their team).
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