Another Crazy Coach

[gruberted]

Thanks to all for your support and responses.

Now this guy has the first game tomorrow.

Should I say anything to him before the game or should I just leave it alone and let him rant again before I probably will T him up?

I mean I'm not looking for a T but I think he looks for it. He constantly complains about me not making a call but he yells "TRAVEL" before I can even blow the whistle.

And this league is a all in house league so all the players our from my town.

Any tips from tomorrow night would be great.

Somebody suggested I should stop reffing all together these guys games but I don't want to I need the exercise and enjoy doing it.

Thanks Again,

Ted

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by gruberted

Should I say anything to him before the game or should I just leave it alone and let him rant again before I probably will T him up?

Definitely do not say anything before he does something. That might give him the idea that you were gunning for him. Just react to what the coach does. The less that you say anytime around coaches, the better.

[David B]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Definitely do not say anything before he does something. That might give him the idea that you were gunning for him. Just react to what the coach does. The less that you say anytime around coaches, the better.

I agree totally. Great post for any young official.

Thanks
David

[ChrisSportsFan]

I would not say anything more than the normal coach greeting pleasantries. However, I would make sure your boss had a seat where he could clearly see the coach. I imagine they have already discussed if this guy will continue to be allowed in the gym if his actions continue.

You have to make sure you work hard and call your A game to help curb some of his gripes. If you can, don't give him something to legitimatly complain about.

For the purity of the game, you hafta make sure those kids know that their coaches actions are not acceptable. The way you show them is by T'ing him for unacceptable behavior. Calm, cool and collected T's are great for the game.

[gruberted]

Well here's an update from me from last Thursday's game.

My boss sat on the bench with the coach and had a chat with him.

My boss told me the summary of what they talked about.

He says I don't like him at all and that I am taking it out on the kids and that I don't call a fair game.

My boss responds with well you take things too seriously and you need to calm down because we don't even keep standings.

He had nothing else to say from what my boss said so who knows with this guy.

That Thursday league is done and he coached by himself that team but when he gets together with his other buddy (another constant complainer) they love to gang up on us.

It's just sad you are suppose to a be a role model for these kids and show them that your suppose to have fun.

[Teigan]

Playoffs must be like the full-moon......They make everyone go insane!!

[chartrusepengui]

Since he is so adept at officiating - perhaps you should suggest that he take a test to see how much he really knows, and then purchase a whistle and uniform and he can get on court and officiate as much as he wants.

[Junker]

I agree with everyone else. Give him the boot. If he's that bad he needs to be run so that the league has to deal with him. I don't work them anymore, but in a rec league, I wouldn't even bother with a warning. Just T the guy up, if he does anything else, take care of him again and have a nice, quiet game after that. Don't let an idiot coach run you off the floor. You are in charge, not him.

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by gruberted

I mean I'm not looking for a T but I think he looks for it. He constantly complains about me not making a call but he yells "TRAVEL" before I can even blow the whistle.

One of the best ways I have found to deal with this is to tell a coach that likes to do this that as long as he's going to call travelling, I'm not. That usually shuts them up pretty quick.