Being shown up?

[JRutledge]

Try this technique. Go over to the bench and ask, "Who is my head coach?" Now you obviously know who that is if you did the right things before the game. But say it loud enough that all the coaches hear you ask this question and wait for the response. When no one says anything, then let it be known you will only listen to the head coach and tell the head coach he is responsible for the conduct of his bench. I will bet you a lot of money if you have to give a T after that, the message would have been sent.

Assistant coaches are to be seen and not heard. As said above we give the head coach a little leeway because of mores in many sports, but no one has the right to incite the crowd or behave in a manner that is inappropriate. It is very inappropriate to yell out a count. Also remember if you are working a freshman coach, chances are they are not very experienced or very knowledgeable. If they were more knowledgeable or more talented, they would be not at the freshman level. So always keep that in mind when you are working these types of games.

Peace

[Adam]

After crying unacknowledged for a moment for a traveling call, I had an assistant last week earn a T for sarcastically praising us for getting a travel on his team. Oddly, I didn't hear a peep from him or the HC the rest of the game.

[bgtg19]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Try this technique. Go over to the bench and ask, "Who is my head coach?" Now you obviously know who that is if you did the right things before the game. But say it loud enough that all the coaches hear you ask this question and wait for the response. When no one says anything, then let it be known you will only listen to the head coach and tell the head coach he is responsible for the conduct of his bench. I will bet you a lot of money if you have to give a T after that, the message would have been sent.

Greg, for what it's worth, I do NOT suggest that you try the technique suggested above. I agree with the others who have suggested that the best method is to first request that the coach controls her/his bench and then to assess a technical foul if and only if it continues.

[OHBBREF]

I would try to warn the head coach first -
I do not have a book with me at the moment but there is something in the book about trying to influence or show displeasure with an officials call by gesturing being a technical foul. I would say that this qualifies as such so after one quick warning to the head coach WHACK them let the caoch deal with the assistant later.