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Old Tue Jan 21, 2003, 05:47pm
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Some coaches will give you honest, good, useful answers, but for most it's a crapshoot, so it's really not worth it, unless you REALLY know the coaches well.

Unfortunately, Bart's right...while I wouldn't say most coaches have NO clue, they can't really help officials with the feedback they really need.

More experienced officials are your best source of information.

However, if you just HAVE to have input from coaches, maybe ask your assignor. A lot of assignors keep tabs on things, especially at the College/Varsity/JV level - soliciting bits and pieces from various coaches on various officials.

But mainly, you should be approaching the vets in your association for feedback. It's their responsibility to help the up-and-comers who are proactive enough to seek it.
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