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Yes, rockyroad, you've remembered correctly my situation. Just for clarification...our league here was started two years ago. There's never been a certified referee to call a game in this league...EVER. I'm the only coach in the league (out of 14 teams). The refs we have are volunteers. They are all players in the league as well. Also bear in mind, that these guys didn't grow up around basketball. They don't watch NBA or NCAA. They've never seen two high school teams play one another...ever. So basketball is a relatively new thing for these guys.
That being said, I'm standing behind the refs we have as much as the rules will allow me to. When I have a rookie calling my game (while I'm coaching that is), I don't dress him down for making bad calls. I'll let it go until after the game and then quietly explain where he made some mistakes. You wouldn't believe the progress we've made in just a few weeks with these refs....nevertheless, by American standards these guys are so far off from where they need to be...it's sad.
All that aside, the game in question was called off in the 3rd quarter because the refs were tired of the players arguing all the calls. I've also heard that the refs were starting to fire back at the players with cursing and insulting language.
From the info I've been able to gather, I've told the committee that the game should not have been called off and therefore if they want to replay it, I would give my approval. IS THAT THE RIGHT THING TO DO???
I also told them that as far as the bad calls go...well, the ref is the ref. When he blows the whistle it's a foul...period. There's no justification for players yelling at the refs (even when he kicks it) and therefore calling technicals in those instances is completely acceptable.
Rockyroad, I will take your advice and deal with the two officials personally and in an encouraging manner. We (here in our league) are all going to learn from this and get better because of it.
Gentlemen, I write these posts because I need your advice. I'm trying to help these refs here along and your advice has thus far played a major role in doing that. I've even recommended that the few of them that have internet access should log on and read the posts so that they too can learn something. Thanks in advance for your help.
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