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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
Absolutely. You are looking for a result, not a "one size fits all" solution.
Options might include "OK, coach, you have my attention, so let's proceed like adults; what would you like to ask me?" It should get the same intended result; while there are many things that can be said to inflame the situation, the goal is to let the coach understand that a conversation/discussion is the best opportunity for his position or belief to be considered.
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Asking a "howler monkey" (for those who do not frequent the Basketball Forum) to "proceed like aduts" just made my day.
MTD, Sr.
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Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
Trumbull Co. (Warren, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn.
Wood Co. (Bowling Green, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn.
Ohio Assn. of Basketball Officials
International Assn. of Approved Bkb. Officials
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Toledo, Ohio
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