[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

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?

Here is how the pre-game meeting with the coaches should go:

With about 1:30 left before game time, the officiating crew should stride over the the Visitor's Bench and each official introducing himself and wish him and his team good luck with the R going last. This procedure is then repeated at the Home Bench.

MTD, Sr.