What do you say to coaches?

[Bradley Batt]

While I think that these comments are humorous, officials should know that it is MUCH better not to say anything at all than to say something smart aleck!

If you can "get away" with something - that is, if a funny comment will help defuse the situation, then it might be useful. But if you are saying these things to try to incite the coach or show him who's boss, etc. they you are doing a disservice to our avocation.

Just wanted to clarify that to new officials who think that they should go out and try to come up with a smart reply for everything that a coach has to say. You must learn how to deal with coaches and making fun of them does not usually fall into that category!