Game management, pregame style

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Originally posted by Leggs45
Hindsight is always 20-20. That is what we also call experitence. Learn from it and be a better prepared if it happens again.

The information about the accident and a killed player is something I would have talked about during my pregame. When I talk about coach/team tendencies I try to get a feel for what type of game to expect before I walk out onto the court. In this case, I would have expected a very emotional game.

And that's what you got from beginning to end. At some point prior to the 4th quarter, the coach should have been warned. I would not let his behavior continue that long.

I still think you did the right thing by not giving him a T during pre-game.

If I am reading this thread correctly, these are 2 different games. Regarding Rich's game, I personnaly would not give the coach "more rope" -- would probably be less rope. You explained yourself and he did not want to accept the explaination. His tough luck.