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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

And I think that most officials who have been around for a while realize that there are technical fouls and there are technical fouls.

There's the run-of-the-mill "T"s that you give out in the course of a game to a coach that thinks that you just missed one....or a few. That's just another call....ho-hum....git 'er done and move on...and we both forget about it. And I don't have a problem with a coach testing me to see where my line is either....as long as the coach is smart enough to back off when he finds out. There is a proper way to lobby for your team and most experienced coaches know the procedure...and most experienced officials recognize that procedure.

But there is a few (emphasis on few) coaches that do try to gain an edge through intimidation. And they'll pick their spots also, which is why the coach in the video went after the young 'un on the other side. When I read nonsense from his sycophants like "his players feed off that energy" and "he can turn his anger off like a light bulb". then I know that particular coach is definitely in this category. That coach has made intimidation a large part of his coaching modus operandi. And I don't think that it makes him an idiot. I do think that it makes him a person who shouldn't be allowed to coach anybody outside the NBA, and especially not impressionable teenagers. It's wrong...and it's sad. And what is even sadder is that you have a school administration that not only lets this person get away with such unsporting behavior but also seems to encourage it. And what is truly sad is that his followers are quite willing to spread his gospel also. It's all in the quest for their Holy Grail--a win.

One bad official who doesn't know the rules or how to apply them doesn't mean that the great majority of us aren't dedicated to trying to do the best job that we possibly can when we step out on the court. And similarly, one person like this Thorson sureashell doesn't mean the the great majority of amateur coaches aren't trying their damndest to not only teach playing skills but to teach life skills. Iow, in regard to both coaches and officials, you have to judge each individual in each category individually.

JMO, Coach.

Well said.

I realize we are only in the second week of January, but the above is the post of the year. You are the leader in the clubhouse so far.