Just some Zebra venting....
Had one of those games last night that between the white lines was hard fought, clean and was decided in OT. However, from the pre-game conference on I could tell the visitingng coach was going to be a problem. He began begging, whining from the get go and I told my wing on his sideline to keep him back and keep a tight reign on him.
I flagged him early with a sidlene warning to get his attention. Seems every snap he began yelling for a flag, although never using any foul language his constant whining and "out of control" sideline decorum just made me shake my head. I did flag him late for an UC foul he very loudly objected to the lack of a flag, wanting a late hit on his side.
Then in OT, his team is on Defense. During a timeout he comes out to the huddle and begins sarcastically whinning and yelling loudly about how "they " have a 12 guys inthe huddle right now, (A only had 11) and "WE are going to flollow the rules and only have 11, UNBELIEVABLE....ya da ya da..." I warned him and almost flagged him again but i held back knowng a 15yd UC penalty in OT would basically decide the game and do so against his kids who were, despite their 4 yr old tantrum throwing coach, playing clean hard football.
The immature coach's team ended up winning the game and all he kept saying was "Unbeleivable" referring to our "incompetent officiating."
I am more than willing to explain and reason with a coach who will do so properly (as the other coach did last night). But this guy, no place for him in a leadership role among teens. I fear there are too many like him out there and they just don't get it!!
Actualy if you tally the fouls his team came out way ahead but nothing would make him happy. All he wanted to do was argue and degrade the officials. I am fairly objective when it comes to critiquing my crew and I thought with a few minor exceptions we did a good solid job.
Bottom line, AD's need to take a hard look at the conduct of their coaches. I know as a parent I would not want that type of coach with his poor attitude, argumentative personality and constant yelling and whining to coach my kid.
thanks for listening.....
