How much is too much from a coach?

[Bradley Batt]

Originally posted by Brian Watson
I think this is why I have the a great ability to not hear the coach.

Brian,

Respectfully, I think that this approach will hurt you in the long run. You have to hear the coach. No, you shouldn't have 'rabbit ears', but you have to know what is going on and give technicals when necessary.

I have watched far too many officials take crap from coaches who are WAY across the line. If a coach does something which warrants a technical - give it to him!

This may or may not apply to you, but I usually cringe when I hear officials say, "I never hear the coaches." or "I don't pay any attention to them.", etc. More often than not this means that game management will be non-existant!