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Originally Posted by beachbum
How do the experienced officials deal with coaches that they have had problems with in past games? Do you try to discuss anything before the game starts?
let's say the coach is a big talker..." three seconds, that was a foul"..etc.. would you consider approaching him during warm ups. Say "in past games coach you have been vocal about everything on the floor, it is hard for me to concentrate on all of the action because of this" then asking him the allow you to officiate the game with less talk?
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I wouldn't allow the coach to make such comments during the game. The first time I would warn him that he is not allowed to try to officiate. The second time, he gets a T.
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Originally Posted by grunewar
I don't even address it. What's past is past. This is a new game and they have a clean slate. I keep it short.
"Hi coach, I'm Mr. R and this is my partner Mr. U. We'll be your officials tonight. Are your kids ready to play? Let's practice good sportsmanship tonight. Good luck." And then, off to the other side.....
If there is an issue later in the game, I'll deal with it then. But, that's just me and I'm not as experienced as some on this Forum either.
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I agree with grunewar.