Rat trying to find the cheese (with some whine)

[canadaump6]

This statement:

I truely believe that this comment does not attack my character, it is a voice of displeasure over a call or two.

Conflicts with this statement:

If I am guilty of anything, it is letting the personal comment of "you" slip by my radar.

I guess I was caught a bit by surprise by his diatribe, and somewhere inside of me assumed he was the type of coach that wouldn't really cause problems with umpires (small guy, rich town, relaxed league, had the grill going between games for both teams, etc...)

I try not to let a coach's off the field personality influence the way I deal with a confrontation. I have umpired countless people who appear to be class acts off the field, but once the game starts they are not their to be nice guys and buddy buddy with the umpire. That is the reality of this profession.

DG: I do not believe the comment "That is twice you have screwed us" is accusing me of cheating in any way, or that he meant it that way. It is a typical coach response to a feeling that several calls have been made against them, and it is hurting their chances to win. Coaches don't like it when their chances to win are being hurt, and I think we, as officials, need to understand this emotion from participants.

Game participants have to do better at controlling their emotions. Everybody knows that a personal comment is not acceptable, especially at the kiddieball level.

I hope you don't shoot me down for this post like you did the other time.