My First T. . .but Followed by a Rookie Mistake

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by UNIgiantslayers

Good T, way to TCOB. You gave him his leash, he used it, and you whacked him after you warned. Especially in travel tournaments, I don't listen to much from coaches. There may be some on this forum that want you to be a little more patient on that T, but you're not giving up your weekend to listen to guys who don't know the rules complain about good calls --or maybe everyone will be on board with your T, I never know around here.

Actually, I think that he waited too long to issue a T. I would have given one for the coach's behavior at the end of the 3rd quarter.

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Actually, I think that he waited too long to issue a T. I would have given one for the coach's behavior at the end of the 3rd quarter.

This is splitting hairs, IMHO. The focus should be in the fact that a new official tried to work with a coach, kept his poise, gave the coach a fair warning, and then ultimately whacked him to no surprise of anyone in the gym.

Well done, sir.


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[Kansas Ref]

Commendations for having the temerity to issue a T when it was deserved.
It is understandable as to how your crew had become "caught up in the moment" and forget to administer the other half of the T penalty (viz. seat-belting coach)--we've all done it as T events are frequently wrought with emotion.

[UNIgiantslayers]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Actually, I think that he waited too long to issue a T. I would have given one for the coach's behavior at the end of the 3rd quarter.

Yeah, I can get behind that. Jumping off the bench and being a prick about how he was questioning/arguing a call, I would have been tempted as well. In a V game, I'll let that go, but I'm definitely not talking to him as patiently in an AAU game as OP did. I'd tell him he can talk to me like an adult and I'll answer his questions, otherwise we're done. I'm also alright with a partner being as patient with this guy as he was, because I can understand the frustration if he thought it was after the buzzer.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by UNIgiantslayers

Yeah, I can get behind that. Jumping off the bench and being a prick about how he was questioning/arguing a call, I would have been tempted as well. In a V game, I'll let that go, but I'm definitely not talking to him as patiently in an AAU game as OP did. I'd tell him he can talk to me like an adult and I'll answer his questions, otherwise we're done. I'm also alright with a partner being as patient with this guy as he was, because I can understand the frustration if he thought it was after the buzzer.

Why would you let that go in a varsity game?

Nobody's coming after me at the end of a quarter without SOMETHING happening, even if it's me telling him to get back to his bench.

[UNIgiantslayers]

Originally Posted by Rich

Why would you let that go in a varsity game?

Nobody's coming after me at the end of a quarter without SOMETHING happening, even if it's me telling him to get back to his bench.

By let that go, I mean I probably won't whack him immediately. I'm warning to get back, and then whacking. Sorry I was ambiguous on that statement.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by UNIgiantslayers

By let that go, I mean I probably won't whack him immediately. I'm warning to get back, and then whacking. Sorry I was ambiguous on that statement.

What if he keeps coming? Then are you going to let that go on at the varsity level?

I think a lot of what we do is based on how and what they say. If they are really animated, that might be totally different than if they are walking and speaking soft to me about the situation. But again, not all situations are exactly the same.

Peace

[UNIgiantslayers]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

What if he keeps coming? Then are you going to let that go on at the varsity level?

No, that's why I said I'd warn, then whack......?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by UNIgiantslayers

No, that's why I said I'd warn, then whack......?

I do not disagree, but are warnings are not always adhered to. So I would not be surprised if a coach just continues after we have told them otherwise.

Peace