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There are a couple of things that need to happen in this situation.
1 - The R2 needs to step up and "serve and protect" the R1. The coach needs to be reminded that sporting behavior is not only expected, but demanded. Borderline comments can easily cross the line so that sanctions become necessary thus allowing things to get ugly.
2 - If the R2 continues to ignore the comments, they are NOT going to just go away. "Kill the monster while it is little" is imperative in this type of situation. Acknowledge to the coach that you hear his/her concerns. That may help to allay further comments. Sometimes the coach just wants to know that their concerns are being heard. Have rapport with your benches.
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Jan G. Filip - San Jose, CA
EBVOA Rules Interpreter Emeritus
NCS Volleyball Officials Coordinating Committee Recorder
CIF State Volleyball State Championships Referee (2005), Scorekeeper (2006-2007) & Libero Tracker (2010)
PAVO State Referee (2014) / PAVO Certified Scorekeeper (2014) / PAVO Certified Line Judge (2012)
USAV Junior National Referee (resigned 2013) / USAV National Scorekeeper (2014)
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