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Originally Posted by johnny1784
What verbal comments would you use to a head coach or player who makes senseless statements to us as officials? I would like your new/different/convincing feedback, humorous or professional, formed in quick short reply to respond to coach/player(s). The comments so irritating this year; "call it both ways", "three seconds in the key", "they are playing rough on my guys" and "you got to help your partner". I do not believe you should ignore the head coach especially if your pregame included giving coach/captain the opportunity to address us on a dead ball or time-out to discuss or present a question.
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1st time) "We hear you Coach"
2nd time) "That's enough Coach"
3rd time) "Tweet"
Don't try to be cute or witty. I used to be one of those "smart" guys with coaches. My communication has been a lot more effective once I started using the above. Been quite a while since I've had to go to #3. After #1 & #2 have been employed coaches usually change their approach or just keep quiet.