Handling Coaches

[Klokard]

Great advice from all the previous posts. The only thing I want to add is about what the coach is trying to accomplish. If he is protecting one of his players by coming out and asking about a call, you may want to hear him out. At that point, be firm and state clearly what you saw and ask him to go back to the dugout. There are coaches who will draw the line. I disagree that as a newbie you need to be more tolerant. What if you are a transplant from a different Assoc? Or better yet, someone working down a division? It is important to listen, but by no means do you allow a coach any leniency due to your seniority. Fastest way to lose respect among coaches is to allow them to bully you. The hand up in a stop sign as he comes out works well. Let him know, "Coach, I am not letting you come out on every close call you don't like." Be firm and fair. You will get respect.