THIS IS MY GAME !

[blindzebra]

Originally posted by Robmoz
Men's league work can be enjoyable with hard work by the officials and the players. But remember, the players are grown men even if they do not act like it.

As an official, if you try to treat these men like children you may be inviting an @ss whoopin. I have had a partner that works as you described in your sitch and he did push too far with his style, got a busted lip and bruised pride as a result. Luckily, those who felt disrespected did not confuse me for my partner but when the tensions erupted it became a bit scary for a minute.

For sure I would talk to him about his dictatorial style. If not for the profession, then for my own personal saftey when I am on the same floor!

Once again, too much talking by an official! WHACK, once for attention, twice for effect!

Would you scream like that at a child?

Ed Rush put this up on a black board at a camp:

P....P
A....A
C....C

The P stands for parent, A is adult, C is child. The first column is the official the second is the player/coach.

In an ideal game all communication is A to A. If the player or coach drops to C, the official needs to move to P. If they act like a child, you should act like a parent, not a drill instructor.