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My first 9th grade game I ran a player over while working the wing . I would have run BEHIND the coach if I had not hit his player.The play was on my side of the field!!! During the pregame I followed my Chapter's rules interpeter suggestion to discuss sideline clearance with the Head Coach and ask the coach who I can use to help me manage the sideline.( So he has time to coach the game )The Head coach pretty much ignored my question but standing there looking down at his player gasping for breath wondering if his ribs were broke , he looked like he was sorry he brushed me off.
I make it a point to eyeball the head coach and inform him my concern is for the players and coaches safety. After several games I never had a problem. I make sure the coach appoints a "sideline manager" to work with me.
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Joe B.
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