[williebfree]

Welcome to WI!

I also have experienced "coaches" in MS level that are parents who volunteered and have not taken (been afforded) the opportunity to obtain or read a rulebook (current or past).

Just last night, in 7th Grade game, I called an elbow violation. It was a textbook situation for the call and the coach's reaction almost earned him a "T", "How can you make that call!" Had this game been HS level, he would have had it. My partner, who is also a Varsity official, gave the coach an impromptu lesson on the new POA.

My point is... I did not want to penalize the players for the coach's ignorance, especially knowing how difficult it is to get volunteers to work with the kids. (However, the "quality" of this volunteer was questionable on several occassions.)