Fan in Referee Uniform

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by brokerrookie

I think what initially got me paying attention to her on the bench was the fact that she was yelling and telling me how to call the game. She was getting in the way also. I think if she would have just sat there I would have let it go. But I figured since she was being a pain and it is a league rule, it was best to sit her where she should be. I'm an 8 week a year official so any input is appreciated.

Todd

Nothing more than what I already said, except to add I would have gone to the head coach (her husband) early on and told him he needs to control his assistant. That would make it his responsibility, not yours. Follow that up with a T as soon as she opens her yap. T her again as needed, 2 T's and she has to leave. She'll learn eventually. Or maybe not. But I don't involve myself in these in-house rules things, as you learned it's too much bother and there are ways to handle this within your role as an official.