Last night had 3 JV's games. Boys. Same coach all night on one schools side. Plenty of time to "get to know him".
The coach was active verbally. When he yelled instructions to his players - he always mentioned "....and the ref won't see it". "Do this, that and you won't be seen". "Bump him underneith and the ref will miss it". etc. etc. etc.
It was HARD not getting distracted and over-watching for this crap (his instructions) being done on the floor. Became more an issue with my partner.
Before game 3 we spoke to him pregame about feeling discreditied. Please stand down on that stuff. He was cool.
Game 3 was tight, I'm trailing. An opponent's three point shooter right in front of me gets knocked back three steps by a guy "blocking out". I protect shooter. Whistle.
Coach starts praising the kid "You did right thats exactly what I teach you (defender). Bad call. Hey ref I teach that. That was text book."
My Partner throws the Tech. Discreditied.
Would You ?
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