Communicating with Coaches

[so cal lurker]

Originally Posted by jpgc99

I would never say this. To me, this is condescending and would only escalate the issue. As has been mentioned previously, treat them like an adult.

"He released the ball before his pivot foot returned to the floor." I answered his question, told him what I saw, and explained the rule. Who cares what the rule number is?

There was no question . . . which begs the question if any answer was appropriate/necessary . .

[Pantherdreams]

Originally Posted by so cal lurker

There was no question . . . which begs the question if any answer was appropriate/necessary . .

If they don't ask a questions we don't have to answer BUT . . .

1) if they keep talking or escalate because I don't manage a situation that may have to be explained later too.

2) You better not be planning on giving a ABS tech until the coach and I have addressed his concern or at least the fact that I heard him and he's accumulating.

[Mregor]

Originally Posted by so cal lurker

There was no question . . . which begs the question if any answer was appropriate/necessary . .

^^^^^^^^^^^ This. I would say no.