Coaching Staff Decorum

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BryanV21

I normally arrive early enough to my games to catch most of the 1st half of the JV contest. If I see the varsity coach doing something like this, what are my options?



I mean, I can wait until halftime and tell the JV officials to tell the JV HC that the VHC can be removed from the gym and possibly not be able to attend his game. But what if his actions are so bad that I want to get it stopped before I can talk to the JV officials?

You don't. You have no standing other than as a spectator in the JV game.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rich

You don't. You have no standing other than as a spectator in the JV game.

Well that may be true, but it depends on what is expected of the varsity officials. Many assignors I work for allow the varsity officials to either mentor or point out things to the lower level or prelim official's games. So it might be he as I am empowered to say something to the younger officials. Of course that does not apply to just this situation, but I might mention something to the officials if I notice this or if I know the officials rather well. But if nothing else is said, I will note their behavior for our game and give a very small leash if that behavior continues. But again, all about the structure or the expectations of who you are working for.

Peace

[WhistlesAndStripes]

If you are sitting there watching the game before yours, there is no reason why you can't at least contact game management and let them know if there's another "spectator" who's behavior is out of line. Even if it is the Varsity head coach. No need to let this go on just because the JV officials are either not noticing, not sure how, or too timid to take care of it themselves.

And I'd ESPECIALLY encourage this action if the Varsity coach in the stands thinks he can sit there and shout obscenities.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

If you are sitting there watching the game before yours, there is no reason why you can't at least contact game management and let them know if there's another "spectator" who's behavior is out of line. Even if it is the Varsity head coach. No need to let this go on just because the JV officials are either not noticing, not sure how, or too timid to take care of it themselves.



And I'd ESPECIALLY encourage this action if the Varsity coach in the stands thinks he can sit there and shout obscenities.

Not my job. We don't like it when people try to do our jobs -- if you're so bothered, then go to the locker room early.

You'll get your shot with the varsity coach soon enough.