1st varsity Tech awarded

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Junker

The longer you officiate, the less emotion you'll have in these situations. I used to get a little firey at times when coaches were a pain, but the more times you go through it, the less it bothers you. After a while, you just throw the T and move on. I work one JH tournament every year for an assignor. This year I had a dad come on the floor after his kid was ejected from a game (one of the reasons I work this tourney is that 1 T and you're done for the game, 2 and you're gone for the weekend). I suprised myself because I had no urge to say anthing to the irate father. I just stood back, let our game management escort the guy out, and got back to work. A few years ago I may have gotten myself into a shouting match with the guy. Experience goes a long way in this business.

Or you just shake your head and walk away -- find a reason to talk to your partner on the far block or something. Takes two to argue about something. After seeing your back for 10 seconds, the coach will likely go back to coaching.