Coach: "The Fouls are 7-2!"

[DJ]

The first time I hear this I will just ignore it and generally speaking things will probably even up in the course of a game. However, if they don't even up and I hear it again or again we now have a problem that needs to be taken care of and you can find your officiating style ie. comedian, confrontational or diplomat and figure out how you will handle it. This is a skill that depends on your personality and experience and if you are talented you will handle it in a way that works for all parties involved. If you can handle confrontation in a variety of ways and situations you have a skill or talent that is invaluable as an official! There is never a single cure all for all situations. Learn to be resilient and think on the run and you schedule will reflect you talents.