Warning for Glaring?

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by icallfouls
The nice thing about 3 whistle mechanics is that we get to be in front the coaches. If the coach has decided to glare at me, we will get the chance to address it (usually immediately). I have no doubt that glaring back and putting a whistle in my mouth will do more harm than good, when a simple statement to the coach would suffice and more than likely diffuse the situation.

Tommy O'Neil once told me (and others at his camp) that it is the responsibility of the coach to handle his emotions, not the official's responsibility. If a coach wants to give non-verbal communication, you have the right to do the same. Just like if they say something to you, you have the right to respond. If they do not like what you have to say, it is up to them to be professional. If simply putting the whistle in your mouth makes a coach upset, then he has bigger issues than should be expected. This is also coming from a person that has not given one coach T this year. I do not give Ts to coaches at all very much. But when they make a comment or behave in a certain way, I have a right to respond or answer their questions. Sometimes I say nothing. But it is not my job to placate the coach. I have had coaches ask very direct questions, and then get upset when you answer their direct question. It is the job of the official to make him happy.

Peace