Bench Decorum

[Adam]

Part of my problem is that I hear all the chirping and don’t necessarily know whence it comes.
Unless I take the time to look at the bench and acknowledge them, I don’t know if it’s coming from the HC, the AC, B12, or grumpy Dad. If I know it’s from the bench, but not the HC; I’ll ask the HC to address it. If it’s constant from the HC, I might remind him that I’ve done this before.

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by Smitty

If I am certain it's one of the players on the bench or an assistant, I have a zero tolerance policy for that. Sometimes it's hard to tell if it's someone on the bench or in the stands, though. I won't say anything unless I am certain it's someone on the bench that's whining.

I agree, our attention isn't really focused on the bench and sometimes it's difficult to hear where it's coming from. When I do catch it for sure, at the next opportunity I simply tell the HC to get his bench under control. Like JR said, only one whiner allowed per bench - the HC....and even that has a limit....

[Mountaineer]

I'm still laughing over the "Sorry Robin, I only talk to Batman" comment on another thread - I cannot WAIT to use that one.

[mplagrow]

Originally Posted by Mountaineer

I'm still laughing over the "Sorry Robin, I only talk to Batman" comment on another thread - I cannot WAIT to use that one.

I prefer referencing "Electra Woman and Dyna Girl," but it's not often appreciated.

[Corndog89]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Part of my problem is that I hear all the chirping and don’t necessarily know whence it comes.
Unless I take the time to look at the bench and acknowledge them, I don’t know if it’s coming from the HC, the AC, B12, or grumpy Dad. If I know it’s from the bench, but not the HC; I’ll ask the HC to address it.

Yeah, me too. 4-5 years ago in a BV game I thought a coach was whining for a 3-seconds call so I turned and started to address it when I realized it was a guy directly behind the bench. The rest of the game that guy and his buddies never shut up. Sooooooooo, unless I know for sure who's talking, and I rarely turn around for confirmation, I normally don't acknowledge such whining.

Besides, it really just doesn't bother me that much...besides, ignore it and it usually eventually stops.

[Ref Daddy]

Not just whining about calls - We have a team that chants " ..... and one" on every contested shot - in essence pining for a call.

Shut it down.

There is no question that for an official the hardest call to make is one a player, fan or coach beats you too

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary

usage Effect and affect are often confused because of their similar spelling and pronunciation. The verb ²affect usually has to do with pretense [she affected a cheery disposition despite feeling down]. The more common ³affect denotes having an effect or influence [the weather affected everyone's mood]. The verb effect goes beyond mere influence; it refers to actual achievement of a final result [the new administration hopes to effect a peace settlement]. The uncommon noun affect, which has a meaning relating to psychology, is also sometimes mistakenly used for the very common effect. In ordinary use, the noun you will want is effect [waiting for the new law to take effect] [the weather had an effect on everyone's mood].

How bold of m-w.com. They're usually so friggin' descriptive....

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Had a game last week where the two assistant coaches kept calling out "Travel" every time the home team player made a move...the first time I was in front of their bench was about 5 min. into the game...they did it again. "I said - quite loudly - "Her left foot was her pivot and it never moved. Now knock it off." They did...din't hear it again that night...of course, at the next time-out one of those assistants stood there and glared at me the entire time-out, standing with her back to the huddle and all that...I think maybe she was mad at me. Since she was pretty good-looking, I had no problem staring back!! (Apologies Juulie...just couldn't help myself)

Yeah, tell 'em to knock it off. As for your coach friend, I have no idea what this is supposed to accomplish when they do that stare you down bullsh1t. Idiots.

Anyway Rock, you should have banged her. I'm sure she might have even noticed.

[Mark Padgett]

Juulie - you know the stuff I use.

On counts to three -"Wow! Someone's been watching Sesame Street" or "You finally learned how to count to three? Good for you!" or "If you count any higher, will you have to take your shoes off?" or "You can count all the way to three? You must go to public school!"

And we all know the standard - "When you count out loud, it makes me lose count and I have to start over".

[Jimgolf]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

when I ask the coach to get it under control, he acts as though I'm speaking Hindi (well, actually the Hindi people mostly speak Urdu, I think) or something. Am I the only one that's dealing with this?

No, a lot of people get Hindi and Urdu confused.

From Wikipedia:
"Urdū is often contrasted with Hindi, another standardised form of Hindustani. The main difference between the two is that Standard Urdū is written in Nastaliq calligraphy style of the Perso-Arabic script and draws heavily on Persian and Arabic loanwords, while Standard Hindi is written in Devanāgarī and has inherited significant vocabulary from Sanskrit. Linguists therefore consider Urdū and Hindi to be dialects of the same language.[3] Together Hindi-Urdu is the second most widely spoken language in the world."

[Jway44]

Is it just me, or has this been the season of Assistant coaches doing all of the chirping. The only problems that I have had from coaches this year have all been the assistants, not the HC.

PS, I usually tell the HC the first time I hear anything from the bench "Coach, your bench is getting ready to cost you your coaching box privilages" and they tend to fix the problem right away. If they don't, the T comes out.

[Junker]

Originally Posted by Jway44

Is it just me, or has this been the season of Assistant coaches doing all of the chirping. The only problems that I have had from coaches this year have all been the assistants, not the HC.

PS, I usually tell the HC the first time I hear anything from the bench "Coach, your bench is getting ready to cost you your coaching box privilages" and they tend to fix the problem right away. If they don't, the T comes out.

Actually in most of my games I think I'm hearing it less. They made a point out of discussing assistants at our state rules meeting. Really the only times I've had to warn assistants were in the first week of the season and then at one 1A school out in the sticks (that I'll be visiting Friday).

[Huntin' Ref]

In one of my first ever varsity contests, we had an assistant coach questioning calls. My partner (very prominant college official) calmly walked over and told the assistant coach that he only had 3 reasons for being in the gym. #1 help the head coach keep track of fouls/timeouts #2 learn how to coach from the head coach #3 "Most importantly to drive the bus, and I don't listen to the bus driver!"

Kinda like the Batman and Robin line!

[Jway44]

Originally Posted by Huntin' Ref

In one of my first ever varsity contests, we had an assistant coach questioning calls. My partner (very prominant college official) calmly walked over and told the assistant coach that he only had 3 reasons for being in the gym. #1 help the head coach keep track of fouls/timeouts #2 learn how to coach from the head coach #3 "Most importantly to drive the bus, and I don't listen to the bus driver!"

Kinda like the Batman and Robin line!

Ouch. That is a good one.

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Jimgolf

No, a lot of people get Hindi and Urdu confused.

From Wikipedia:
"Urdū is often contrasted with Hindi, another standardised form of Hindustani. The main difference between the two is that Standard Urdū is written in Nastaliq calligraphy style of the Perso-Arabic script and draws heavily on Persian and Arabic loanwords, while Standard Hindi is written in Devanāgarī and has inherited significant vocabulary from Sanskrit. Linguists therefore consider Urdū and Hindi to be dialects of the same language.[3] Together Hindi-Urdu is the second most widely spoken language in the world."

If you're not careful, you'll be appointed Official Annoying Wikipedia Guy.