What do you say to coaches?

[BigDave]

My theory on this issue is to have as little dialogue as possible with a coach. By throwing a question back at them, as some have suggested, you really allow the coach to become more involved in the game than he/she should be. Their job is to coach their players. By saying the comments listed above, they are just reacting to a call. These reactions don't require, or even deserve, a response. By responding, you let the coach know that he can possibly "get in your head". When this happens, he's just going to be MORE talkative.

Officiate the game. When it's all said and done, if you've done a good job, it will show.

Remember, we are there for the players. Not for the coaches. Not for the fans. Control the players and give them a fair contest and they will appreciate that.