Why not another? 9U play

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by mj

"The coach shall respect and support contest officials. The coach shall not indulge in conduct which would incite players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of officials or players is unethical."

"Officials shall work with each other and their state associations in a constructive and cooperative manner."

How do you explain to the parents after the game when they ask you about that play? Do you just answer "not my fault that Cell Phone McGee doesn't know the rules." I just can't fathom that and I think I would lose alot of respect for any coach that feels that way.

Again, this was not an NFHS game.

As for your question: I was asked about the play by some players: Why did they call him safe? The 2B tagged him. I said: "You are right, he was tagged long before he got to the base. I have no idea why the umpire called him safe." It was completely true...at that time, I had no idea why Cell Phone McGhee had made such a terrible call.

As for the parents, we have a good group...an ex-pro athlete, an ex-Minor League and NCAA baseball umpire, and some others...I heard comments like this:

"I like how you do not argue with the umpires."
"I think it is good how you teach the kids to respect the umpires."
"I am very appreciative how you are constantly encouraging our players throughout the game."