Weird Coaching Box Situation

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by RedAndWhiteRef

As we move to the locker room for halftime, I see out of the corner of my eye the home coach having a discussion with his AD. Partner tells someone to get the AD so we can explain the situation. Partner explains our reasoning (you know, the rule), and the AD replies with "I understand, but our coach's concern is that he thinks you three came into the gym with the intent to get him." I couldn't believe my ears.

This is the part I don't get. Why? Not necessary. Who cares what the AD thinks or is told?

Your partner broke into jail here. The hurt feelings you're experiencing could have been avoided altogether.

[JRutledge]

I would tell the AD in no certain terms, "If I wanted to get him, we would have just enforced the rule the first time, not ask him to comply." Then I would after the game send a note to the assignor/supervisor about the situation and tell him/her what the coach and AD said.

Peace

[RedAndWhiteRef]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

This is the part I don't get. Why? Not necessary. Who cares what the AD thinks or is told?

Your partner broke into jail here. The hurt feelings you're experiencing could have been avoided altogether.

I'm not sure, but the guy has about 20 years of experience on me so I wasn't going to question him.

Also, ADs are the ones who are in contact with our commissioners. I have a lot more respect for ADs than I do coaches.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RedAndWhiteRef

I'm not sure, but the guy has about 20 years of experience on me so I wasn't going to question him.

Also, ADs are the ones who are in contact with our commissioners. I have a lot more respect for ADs than I do coaches.

But ADs can be problems as well. Just because they have a higher responsibility, does not mean they cannot get out of whack either. Sometimes they are worse as they think they act like they have more power than they really do. The officials decide what goes on in-between the lines with the rules and sometimes outside if it influences what goes on in those lines. The AD is to help you do your job better and not interfere.

Peace

[Adam]

"He can't leave the coaching box. There aren't exceptions in the rules for soda breaks."

And I agree that summoning the AD was a mistake. Go about your halftime business (get to the dressing room, discuss what you want, and get back) and enforce the rule. Coach has been warned, which was far more than required.

And yes, if you were out to get him, you wouldn't have even warned him.