[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by bballref3966

We've all dealt with "that coach," the worst type of coach–the one that's just a jerk. He's arrogant, thinks he's above the game, doesn't care to work with us or show even the slightest appreciation for what we do, and makes snide comments on every call that goes against his team.

My question is, what tricks if any do you use to deal with these type of coaches?

Years ago, at an IAABO Fall Rules Interpreters Conference, between sessions, Hank Nichols was asked by a young official what was his criteria for T-ing up a coach. Hank's response was: "When he acts like an idiot."

MTD, Sr.