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I believe that the coach-official relationship is critical to a good game. Doesn't mean you have to take his crap but OTOH, we shouldn't be dishing it out either. The only time I have ever said anything to a coach that was less than professional was in an AAU game and it was a mild statement. I told him that if it was okay with him, I will let him coach and he can let me officiate. Otherwise, I try to show the coach some respect. If we miss a call and it is obvious and the coach says something about it later, I simply tell him "you know coach, you are right - we simply missed that one Wasn't on purpose but sometimes you miss a call. We'll take that as a lesson learned"
I have a good report with the coaches. I know they don't think every call I make is great but I don't get a lot of flack from them either. They know I do my best to call it consistent on both side of the ball. I treat them with respect and expect the same in return.
OTOH, I have no problem giving a coach a T if he deserves it.
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