Weird Coaching Box Situation

[Rich]

Originally Posted by CJP

I never really gave this any thought until reading this thread, but I now realize that I don't like the coach's box. There are coaches who feel the need to be on their feet the entire game and I don't think they are actually coaching. Don't get me wrong, I have seen very good coaches who are on their feet actually doing good things with their players. For the most part, I think coaches are on their feet to give the appearance that they are doing something.

Serious question: So?

[CJP]

Originally Posted by Rich

Serious question: So?

Serious answer, I guess. The original post made me think about the big issue, in my opinion, which is coaches who must be on their feet. Hence, my comment. I think these forums can be great. I know there are a lot of topics that generate a lot of thought that I don't comment on. I shared a thought that came to mind after reading the original post. I am sure my comment will invoke someone else thought process. I am sorry it went over your head and all you can come up with is "so?".

I gave you a serious answer. Now I have some serious questions for you. What is your problem? Do you have any real friends? What is your education level?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by CJP

Serious answer, I guess. The original post made me think about the big issue, in my opinion, which is coaches who must be on their feet. Hence, my comment. I think these forums can be great. I know there are a lot of topics that generate a lot of thought that I don't comment on. I shared a thought that came to mind after reading the original post. I am sure my comment will invoke someone else thought process. I am sorry it went over your head and all you can come up with is "so?".



I gave you a serious answer. Now I have some serious questions for you. What is your problem? Do you have any real friends? What is your education level?

I want to know why coaches standing and not coaching is such a problem. Last thing I want to do is have to police coaches who are standing and not coaching. Or have a seatbelt rule, which I lived through for about 12 of my first 30 years. I've said here before that I'd give coaches the full 28 feet as they get in the NCAA.

All of my friends are officials. 2 Masters degrees.

[CJP]

Originally Posted by Rich

I want to know why coaches standing and not coaching is such a problem. Last thing I want to do is have to police coaches who are standing and not coaching. Or have a seatbelt rule, which I lived through for about 12 of my first 30 years. I've said here before that I'd give coaches the full 28 feet as they get in the NCAA.

All of my friends are officials. 2 Masters degrees.

Your two Masters Degrees sure made you advanced. I was supposed to get all that from "so"? Just ask the question for some civil dialog instead of projecting yourself.

Anyway, if coaches are not actually coaching then there is no reason for them to be on their feet. If they are constantly up and not coaching then they are more than likely complaining or officiating the game from the bench. Obviously there are issues or this thread would not have came about. I do a pretty good job of handling the situation when I have to. Probably not as good as you with your 30 years of experience but I can hold my own. The worst interaction I had with a coach was because of him standing on the floor. I was a coach before I became an official and the worst interaction I had with an official was because of issues with the coach's box. A seatbelt rule would make our lives easier but I am not advocating for that. I never said anything about policing either. A person can not like something and make it work.

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by CJP

Serious answer, I guess. The original post made me think about the big issue, in my opinion, which is coaches who must be on their feet. Hence, my comment. I think these forums can be great. I know there are a lot of topics that generate a lot of thought that I don't comment on. I shared a thought that came to mind after reading the original post. I am sure my comment will invoke someone else thought process. I am sorry it went over your head and all you can come up with is "so?".



I gave you a serious answer. Now I have some serious questions for you. What is your problem? Do you have any real friends? What is your education level?

Ok so I realize the horse is probably already dead by now……but OMG. Overreaction of the year nominee! And it's only February.

Hey, CJP, apart from the fact that Rich is a distinguished moderator of this forum with the authority to ban you, he also happens to be a very good official and an upstanding gentleman.

Stop goofing off. If you'd like to unprofessionally whine without consequence, find another forum, please.


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[CJP]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

Ok so I realize the horse is probably already dead by now……but OMG. Overreaction of the year nominee! And it's only February.

Hey, CJP, apart from the fact that Rich is a distinguished moderator of this forum with the authority to ban you, he also happens to be a very good official and an upstanding gentleman.

Stop goofing off. If you'd like to unprofessionally whine without consequence, find another forum, please.


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You are right, I did not handle that well. Rich mentioned that this place can get a little "toxic" at times. I was suprised that a moderator would have such a rude response. You say he is distinguished, maybe so. I have not been around long enough to see that. But in my short time I see him more as a bully. I was aware he is a moderator and expect more out of authority figures in these settings. Moderators should nurture conversation not open the door for "toxic" dialog. Regardless, I could have handled it differently. He can ban me if he wants. I won't contribute much any how.