Coaches Biggest Problem With New Rules ...

[bucky]

Originally Posted by Mregor

I'd reply, Just so we're straight, what other rules would you like me not to enforce tonight?

Although a cute response, the coach could simply, straight faced, reply that that is the only one. Additionally, the coach could easily respond that there are several rules not enforced so what is wrong with adding one to the list, especially since it is a rule that has nothing to do with playing the game. I digress.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

The three of us (three officials are sent to six period scrimmages, we still work two person and rotate in, $50.00 each for the night) basically stated that we may not be "looking for problems" but if we happened to spot a problem that we would have to enforce. We also stated that we wouldn't remove a player from the game if there was an infraction, that we would allow her to adjust the waistband on the court.

A nice idea however many times, a coach (usually opposing), brings something to your attention. Now, the crew looks a little silly for appearing to have not seen something before the game started. Also, then the other coach tries to spot other infractions against the opponent. Lastly, either coach may quip later in the game that you "enforce that (rule X) but not (rule Y)?" Anyway, there is no perfect way to do it and your way is a good start. Just saying that it can possibly lead to other issues.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Worked my first scrimmage of the season tonight. Girls. We came out of the locker room and walked across the court to greet the coaches, the very first word out of one coach's mouth was, "So you guys really aren't going to enforce that no waistband rolling rule, are you? My girls are all freaking out about it".

The importance of this issue to coaches and players is blowing my mind.

In our first game, one team had 10 players wearing rolled waistbands. The R talked to the coach during warm ups and told all the players. It was also told to the captains. The 5 starters came onto the court with rolled waistbands. The R was irked and addressed it, all while attention was brought on us, especially him. Later in the game, several players from the other team had the rolled waistbands. Again, the R addressed it. The coaches supported him/us but they were still miffed that it was an issue, causing such delays during the game. The game was a blowout. After the game, the home coach entered our locker room and we indicated that we were not being jerks about it, that we did not like to deal with it, and that it was not fun for us. However, we explained the league commissioners/assignors and state association have made it a POE and that recent communications were sent to enforce it. He was very understanding. Just stinks that it is an issue.

I attended a game with one team (winning team) having A1 with multi-colored sleeve, A2 wearing a black headband, and A3 wearing a white headband. There was a veteran crew and they allowed it throughout the game. The opposing coach, down by 35 entering the 4th quarter, tried to sub in a deep-bench player wearing a white undershirt beneath is dark jersey. Probably only time he will play the whole season. One official beckoned him on and the other, seeing the undershirt, sent him back. The player went to the locker room and removed the undershirt. Kids enters the game late and gets minimal playing time. Almost seemed like a travesty to me to witness.