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Old Mon Mar 03, 2008, 10:48am
Raymond Raymond is offline
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Originally Posted by gmund1948
The ability of a coach to calmly discuss a situation with an official (and have the official listen) , enables understanding that eventually gets modeled to the players who in turn will take this attitude forward. Fostering an untouchable persona will rarely showcase your talents as an officail
You're making a huge assumption here. Most times I am not approached or asked a question a respectful or calm manner. Most times coaches expect to be shown a level of deference and respect that they themselves don't afford to officials.
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