Interesting. As a coach I would advocate my players do as the winning coach did up until the part of rolling over at the end. I have called off the press, gone into a soft 2-1-2 defense, no long passes or breakaway layups, cleared the bench, etc. But, rolling over, that's a bit much. That being said, the losing coach was a bit harsh in his reaction....IMO, as I'm sure the other coaches intentions were pure.
I too reffed a game a few weeks back which I spoke of in an earlier post that ended up 90 something - 20 something. Tough on the kids/parents as that is how their entire season is going/will go. Any small victory might be appreciated by them.
But, on the bright side, the season will end, they'll get their team picture, talk of the one basket they score all year, get their mandatory HUGE trophy, eat season ending pizza, and their parents will sign them up next season!
