Thread: Coaching Box
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Old Sat Jan 12, 2013, 04:23pm
Pantherdreams Pantherdreams is offline
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As previously stated most coaches seem to move back in line because they were not aware/ concerned with where they were and once you are they adjust. Other reasons coaches get upset:

1) They feel like if they are doing nothing wrong, the are therefore confused when they are being addressed like the box is more of social convention then a rule.

2) Generally they are upset at some other facet of the game (you, their kids, the table, etc) and then become upset with you about worrying about something 'not on the floor" when that is where they feel your attention should be.

3) There is an association with it being punitive. At their work place unless there is something they are supposed to be doing in a certain place or time no one comes around to "tell" them where to go. WHen you are directed "to move along", "get back to work", "not park there", "report to the office" etc. in the adult world having to be told or made to go somewhere is generally not a pleasant or positive experience. So they feel like being made to go stand somewhere other then where they are standing is punitive.

Overall though I don't see this as a big issue in games we do.
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Coach: Hey ref I'll make sure you can get out of here right after the game!

Me: Thanks, but why the big rush.

Coach: Oh I thought you must have a big date . . .we're not the only ones your planning on F$%&ing tonite are we!
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