Made the call...messed up the free throws...

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

JMHO. I don't think we need to be communicating with coaches on a personal level concerning officiating. If we kick a rule or make some other kind of major mistake we should let our boss (assignor/commissioner/supervisor) know. I know I don't want coaches emailing or calling me concerning my officiating.

There's a gap here that I understand, having lived in six states.

In Wisconsin (where GoodwillRef lives), we frequently get assigned games by coaches and athletic directors (sometimes the coach is the athletic director, as well). Contacting a coach by email is not unheard of here.

When I lived in Tennessee, I'd never dream of contacting a school directly. It was unheard of.

Another regional difference, to be sure. That said, I wouldn't be emailing a coach to tell him we kicked one. I'd rather wait and tell him in person next time I saw him.