Coaches Behavior

[CJP]

Originally Posted by SD Referee

If you want to bring up coaches, no, I haven't Td one up yet. I haven't needed to. To some on this board, it means that I'm letting too much go. In reality, we have very good coaches in this area that know where the line is and don't cross it. My methods of communication with coaches has kept them from reaching the boiling point. Everybody has their own things that work. What I have done has worked and has kept me from getting to the point of a technical foul.

I have heard some guys make similar statements. I have also seen these same guys get raked over hot coals by coaches. Don't be "that guy".

[VaTerp]

Perhaps the discussion about fan behavior and removing spectators should have its own thread since this originated as one about coach/player behavior. Entirely different animals IMO.

With regard to the official warning I had it in my head- likely from being stubborn, resistant to change, or just ego- that I was not going to use it.

I've only had one partner use it and though I didn't like the way we administered it; it worked like a charm. Got a whiny coach to basically act like a church mouse the rest of the game.

Based on that and the experiences shared here I think I will now incorporate it into my games. Maybe it would have helped avoid some of the Ts and poor behavior I've had recently as intended.

[SD Referee]

Originally Posted by CJP

I have heard some guys make similar statements. I have also seen these same guys get raked over hot coals by coaches. Don't be "that guy".

I hear ya.

It may be hard for most to understand, but the level of respect and professionalism we receive is great. Now, some of the lesser officials may have a harder time than I do.

No, I'm not a perfect or the best official, but I do a good job and coaches know that I do a good job and that I am willing to communicate with them when they have questions. Whether it be my judgment or whatever. They don't reach a boiling point with me............not yet anyway.