Would you?

[williebfree]

Originally posted by zebraman
I don't think I'd fire her because for a JV game, that might be the only person in the gym that has a clue on how to do the book.

However, I would go nicely explain to her that her cellphone is going to be off limits until the game is over. If she didn't comply, I'd find the A.D. and let him/her "fire her" and get me a new scorekeeper.

Z

We have an AD at a local HS (wife's alma mater) that is notorious for grabbing two volunteers from the hallway at the end of the school day, usually 9th or 10th graders, to be the table crew for Frosh, Soph, and sometimes Girls JV games. The AD is noticeably biased toward the Boys program and it shows; the girls just won their first game in two plus seasons.

Unfortunately, the AD is rarely around after the first minute or so of the game. As you would suspect, I have had some of my most nightmarish games, in regards to table crew errors, at this facility.

I have attempted to tactfully suggest he better prepare the table crews for the "lower level games". Confusingly, the AD is a former sports official and should understand the importance of the table crew. Keep in mind, in our area officials are hired, for JV and lower, individually by the AD.