Coaches, please read the rule book

[coachgrd]

Originally posted by sfriede
When I played bball in high school our coach made sure we knew the rules. He went so far as inviting in one of the local master officials, so that he could give us a clinic. Our coach new the rules, and the last thing you wanted to do as a player was question an official during a game. I don't ever remember my coach getting a technical foul. So, there are some coaches teaching their players the rules. Habits are hard to break - players in youth leagues are told not to "reach" or go "over the back" for a rebound - which we all know are legal. It takes time to get this method of teaching out of their system.

I've often thought about doing the same thing...inviting an official to one of our practices for a clinic of sorts. I certainly wouldn't expect them to do it for free, so what is a nice way of saying thanks?