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Originally posted by williebfree
It is clear that I am one of the officials who's posts have been cited, "Since it is MS..." I am pleased to be one of the first to respond.
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I didn't mean to single anybody out. I don't even know which threads contained the posts I mentioned. My intention was not to chastise anyone, but merely to say that I think it doesn't do anyone any good to withhold unsporting technicals fouls in lower level games.
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I prefer to educate the coach than address the situation with the "T".
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I mean this sincerely: the best lesson he can learn at that level is not about the rules, it's not about strategy, it's about how to deal with people in a basketball environment. And the best way to educate him is to say, "Coach, you simply may not speak to me that way." Whack. Technical. If this happens consistently with all officials, it won't take long for coaches to start thinking, "Man, I don't like that call at
all! But I better keep my mouth shut for now."
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You said, "They're there to coach their teams, period." How can they coach their team if they themselves do not understand the rules? Unfortunately, most coaches do not spend the amount of time necessary to understand many of the nuiances of the rules.
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Frankly, this is not my problem. If anyone -- coach, player, even a fan -- genuinely wants an explanation, I'll give one. I'm a teacher, I don't mind answering a good question. But if you want to yell at me, you're on a
very short leash. Also, if you want (and get) an explanation, but can't let go of the situation, you better be prepared to buckle your seat belt.
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I am fairly "thick-skinned" with coaches. I want to acknowledge that I do see your side of the argument and will reconsider my position on when to "Whack" him.
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And honestly, I am probably more thick-skinned than I should be in my HS games. As I said, I have NO problem whatsoever answering a question. But I think it's a mistake for an official to respond to a tirade with an explanation, which unfortunately happens a lot at the MS level.
Just my opinion.
Chuck