Pushy Coaches

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Originally Posted by RedAndWhiteRef

Well, I had worked the JV game beforehand too, so he wasn't entirely wrong. Whatever the case, I now know I should have given him a T.

I've only given one in my four-plus years of officiating--rung up a kid for clapping in his opponent's face after blocking a shot. That one was a no-brainer.

Yes he was. He didn't have a JV official in his varsity game, he had a varsity official in his JV game. He should consider himself fortunate.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by RedAndWhiteRef

Well, I had worked the JV game beforehand too, so he wasn't entirely wrong. Whatever the case, I now know I should have given him a T.



I've only given one in my four-plus years of officiating--rung up a kid for clapping in his opponent's face after blocking a shot. That one was a no-brainer.

Officials need to stop thinking that technical fouls are something to be avoided at all costs. Sometimes a coach has one coming and not giving one encourages bad behavior. Warn once...if he comes back again, whack him and move on.

[BlueDevilRef]

Originally Posted by Rich

Officials need to stop thinking that technical fouls are something to be avoided at all costs. Sometimes a coach has one coming and not giving one encourages bad behavior. Warn once...if he comes back again, whack him and move on.

Our assignor spoke to this exact issue at meeting yesterday. Basically the gist is this: Penalize unsporting behavior!!!! Don't go looking for trouble but don't run from it either.


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