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Originally Posted by seanwestref
I feel (and have been taught) that part of my job as an official is to let the coach rant a little, respectfully and within reason. My rationale for this is that I am paid to keep a level head throughout the game. I am paid for my judgement and knowledge, and have to deal with coaches disagreeing with my judgement. I have no problem taking a complaint from a coach: I am mature enough to handle his disagreement. When the coach wants to tell me his thoughts, I let him, and move on. I think it is part of my job to absorb the negativity swirling around the game, because I can handle it. The coaches fly off the handle due to their passion, but I am paid to not wear my passion on my sleeve. What do you think about this philosophy?
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I think it's fine if we're talking about the head coach, who has the historical right to talk to officials. The assistants? Not so much. On the first one, I'd politely tell the assistant that I'll be happy to talk to the head guy anytime (and then get away from the assistant).
On the second one, I'd probably tell the head coach to control his bench. There usually isn't a third time -- or we're shooting free throws.
(I answered this without reading the subsequent responses that, essentially, said the same thing.)