Talking to coaches

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Don't forget about the things you shouldn't say:

- that wasn't my call
- I wasn't in the right position to see that
- we don't call that

"You coach, I'll referee".....

You know the response that you're gonna get if you use that one.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

"You coach, I'll referee".....

You know the response that you're gonna get if you use that one.

Yup. I think I used that one early in my career. IIRC, it backfired.

[Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

"You coach, I'll referee".....

You know the response that you're gonna get if you use that one.

When I was a younger referee I heard a seasoned veteran say to a coach, "Ya know coach, I really do suck tonight - and you are doing a horrible job coaching - why don't we switch, it can't hurt can it?"

I'd never have the balls to do that but it sure shut him up!

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by Mountaineer

When I was a younger referee I heard a seasoned veteran say to a coach, "Ya know coach, I really do suck tonight - and you are doing a horrible job coaching - why don't we switch, it can't hurt can it?"

I'd never have the balls to do that but it sure shut him up!

I like this one. I just might have to try it.