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Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes
Do you guys eject immediately if a coach starts swearing at us as a flagrant technical? Or a T and if he continues a second T?
Here is the reason I ask. Men's sophomore game a couple of days ago. Had a brand new partner. We did not have very consistent block charge calls and partner appeared timid to coaches and players. It was a rough game all around. Between 3rd and fourth quarter assistant coach (my first mistake) approaches and says, "Can I talk to you?" I said, You've got ten seconds" (I am working on being better at dealing with coaches and I gave him the benefit of the doubt that perhaps he might have a question.) He then proceeds to tear into us saying, "you guys suck, this is the sh!#$yest job and worse calls" Blah blah maybe 3-5 swear words in his 5 seconds before I walked away. (second mistake).
If I could go back and do it again, I would have nipped the AC problem in the bud early and only dealt with HC. Once the AC started with the swearing at us I would have at least T'd him up. And probably just thrown him out right then. I have never ejected anyone before so was a bit timid about doing it. Also, this team has two of our well respected varsity officials' sons on it and I honestly just didn't want to get a bad reputation so early in my career. I would love to hear your constructive thoughts and comments on how to better handle this situation in the future. Thanks
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You are overthinking the situation. If an Asst. Coach, head coach, player gives that kind of feedback to you. A tech. will come quickly...if it is me, I whack him and start walking away. That way, he will have to come onto the court where he will have to follow you. And I disagree that you felt walking away was wrong... there is no need for you to stay there and take that crap.
You can't be afraid to eject someone. You have to trust your skillset and when someone crosses the line, assess the appropriate punishment. If an ejection is warranted, you need to take care of business. Don't care about what kind of reputation you have. If you are fair, work hard, are approachable and are a good partner on/off the court, to the people who matter they will formulate a solid opinion of you. Learn from this situation... all of us have been there.