[JRutledge]

I think the moral of the story, is do what ever works for you. I hear people say not to say anything, do not piss off the coach, say a lot, do not care what the coach says, be direct, do not upset the coach.

If I have learned anything in my career, what works for me will not automatically work for someone else.

I have learned that my style works for some and does not work for many. I did not give all the comments in this situation and it really does not matter. The coach did exactly what I wanted him to do, go away and know that he could not come out there with some BS. He clearly got the message to the point he had to ask my partner what he thought. I will likely have that coach again and the next time he will know where I stand. And it is also likely he will not be at that school in a year. And what he thinks of me ultimately is not going to change what I have done. I have accomplished a lot despite what one coach that my not even win a playoff game thinks of me. I just do not live in that place where I need to please someone and say all the right things because they ask and behave in what I see as an unprofessional manner. As far as I am concerned if I am not raising my voice, using foul language/curse words, or threatening them with bodily harm, I am not violating any rules or standards. If you ask me a question and you it is a dumb question, I might not say it is a dumb question, but I might make you feel as if your comments are dumb. But this works for me and I am fine with it.

Peace