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Originally Posted by loners4me
How do you handle a coach who uses the following verbage after something doesnt go their way.
Its ok little Johnny, the ref missed that one. keep playing hard, he wont miss the next foul.
Good defense Johnny, clearly you were set.
That was good D little Johnny, keep it up (as Im reporting).
the list could go on and on....
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Look up the meaning of "condescending" and "sarcastic." I think you will find "sarcastic" is more accurate of the coach's attitude. The coach is mocking you pure and simple and showing contempt for your calls. What I have found most effective is to address the coach very soon, like after the second or third comment and ask him nicely, "You're not going to keep this up all game, right?" Most likely he/she will not answer but the message will be received and the comments will stop. If not, take care of it. Officials do not need to put up with this type of sarcastic immaturity for more than a brief period.