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Originally Posted by mj
I used to think this also. I wouldn't even give them the time of day before a game (just talk to the head coach) or during a game. Then I read the article in Referee Magazine last month about how they can help your game. It made some very good points about assistant coaches and their role in game management.
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I always talk to the assistants -- I let them know whose ball it is, will answer good questions during timeouts, will work with them as best I can. I *will not* tolerate sniping or comments during a live ball -- the mild stuff I ignore from a head coach. That's the main difference for me.