Banged by a banged coach

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by nine01c
When I read this post I had the same reaction as Mark. Basically, how dare he (the assignor) react this way? It's sick enough that a JV coach (or AD or whoever) had to be a whiny baby and "tattle tale" on that bad ref. Then the assignor putting the ref on trial (making him defend his actions as well as implying his wrongdoing comparing the situation to a college game). Don't count on being backed up by your assignors. There are some who go a long way back with coaches and AD's and will hang an official out to dry. I have seen it happen.

I agree 100%. Makes me thankful for the assignor I work for who, no matter how awful my gaffe (and I've pulled a couple of lulu's!) will back me to the coach, and then discipline me privately later. And he teaches partners and mentors to do the same. And for a more experienced ref working with a newbie to do the same.

Okay, now I'm going to go finish polishing this apple so I can get back to washing my dishes.