What Is Wrong With Coaches

[Ignats75]

There is a Catholic School around here that has a "big-time" official that sits behind the home bench and critiques the work of the officials for the coaches (JV & Varsity). It was mentioned at an Association meeting but this guy is well connected, so nothing was done about it.

Nothing like throwing your brothers (& sisters) under the bus.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by Ignats75

There is a Catholic School around here that has a "big-time" official that sits behind the home bench and critiques the work of the officials for the coaches (JV & Varsity). It was mentioned at an Association meeting but this guy is well connected, so nothing was done about it.

Nothing like throwing your brothers (& sisters) under the bus.

Sure there is. It's worse to actually let someone throw you under the bus.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

It's worse to actually let someone throw you under the bus.

I don't know if it's worse or not, but I do know that the first time that official said something loud enough for me to overhear, he's be escorted from the gym.

[archangel]

Then I assume that your games have very few fans left by game end....

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by archangel

Then I assume that your games have very few fans left by game end....

Well, you know what happens when you assume. We're not talking about "fans". We're talking about an established official from your local association who is making disparaging comments about the officials on the floor.

So, care to re-think your assumption?

[archangel]

and arent you "assuming" all of that description from the words "big time official?". He could be a D-1 , not a HS ref.....thats how I took it. (and yes, if it was a local official w/an off night, then I agree w/you)

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by archangel

and arent you "assuming" all of that description from the words "big time official?". He could be a D-1 , not a HS ref.....thats how I took it. (and yes, if it was a local official w/an off night, then I agree w/you)

Are you saying that if it was a D1 official that was dumping on the officials, it would be OK? If so, that's just completely ridiculous imo. Publically crapping on your fellow officials is just plain wrong, no matter who is doing it. It's unprofessional as hell and should never be tolerated.

If he wants to "critique" officials, it should be done to the official's' face and it should be done in a positive, teaching manner. Anything else is unacceptable. Shame on that official's association for letting him get away with crap like that!