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Originally Posted by seanwestref
Even during a timeout?
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Even during a timeout.
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Does it matter if I am ok with it and let it slide?
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No, the point is you should NOT be okay with it.
If he asks you "Where will the ball be inbounded?" that's one thing. But an assistant complaining about something should NOT be tolerated.
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How do I tell the assistant? "Sorry sir, I only speak to the head coach" sounds a little pretentious...
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Then don't say that. The first time the assistant coach spoke, I would probably have ignored him or said, "Coach, you need to focus on your team."
The second time, address the head coach concerning his asst. "Coach, your asst. needs to focus in your team. If you have a question, we can talk."
If you allow an assistant coaches to start chirping, what are you going to do when there's a second or third assistant? Now you've got the whole chirping. If you continue to allow assistants to speak to you like this, the situation will only deteriorate. It will not get better.
That's why we communicate with the head coach.