Had I not read it here...

[stmaryrams]

Worked a rec 7th/8th grade tourney for a friend this weekend and had 3 "T's" in four games. I only had three all season until then. Hopefully the parents will figure it out that Junior won't be buying them a house with his signing bonus next year.

[tmp44]

If you're questioning yourself at all about the second T, don't. The coach lost his privilege of "coaching, cheering, etc." when he was assessed the 1st technical. It's even easier to assess the 2nd T when he left the coaching box to do it. Good job, and congrats on a good first year.

[Terrapins Fan]

It gets better every year. Believe me. in my 7th year now. These discussion boards help a lot.

[SWMOzebra]

Though it's not my favorite thing to do, I call a lot of 5th-8th grade rec ball. As a new official myself, I figure more time on the court is better than less time on the court. Some (ok, a few) of the games are enjoyable...the kids are learning, the parents cheer and the coaches coach their players.

But like anything, there are those who have to spoil the experience...kids who think they're superstars, parents who have no clue about the rules and coaches who think their job description includes "sideline officiating." Though I'm told you'll find far fewer of these less enjoyable games at the varsity level, they do exist and you might as well know how to handle them (and yourself) when you run up against one.

Pat yourself on the back for a good season! Look at the rec ball games as "pre-season" for next year. Give yourself an honest evaluation after each game about where you could improve and what you did well, but for cryin' out loud don't loose any sleep over them!

[cmathews]

Originally Posted by tmp44

The coach lost his privilege of "coaching, cheering, etc." when he was assessed the 1st technical.

actually no he didn't, they lose the ability to stand and coach, but they do not lose the ability to spontaneously react to a great play etc. They can rise cheer and sit...Granted they can't leave the box, and I wasn't there, so I have no way to know if it was a good T or not. My gut tells me it was.

[Adam]

Spontaneous reaction to a great play doesn't mean coaching. I take "yelling something" after getting up and leaving the box to mean coaching. Spontaneous reaction is, as pretty much up and down. Think of it this way; would you allow a bench player to stand, walk out of the box, and yell something to his teammates? Nope. Coach knew what he was doing; well, at least he will next time.

[cmathews]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Spontaneous reaction to a great play doesn't mean coaching. I take "yelling something" after getting up and leaving the box to mean coaching. Spontaneous reaction is, as pretty much up and down. Think of it this way; would you allow a bench player to stand, walk out of the box, and yell something to his teammates? Nope. Coach knew what he was doing; well, at least he will next time.

I know what spontaneous means. I said as much above...My point was that you don't lose the ability to cheer. I guess it didn't come across that way I also said I thought it was most likely a good T that I said quite plainly I might add

[Adam]

Originally Posted by cmathews

I know what spontaneous means. I said as much above...My point was that you don't lose the ability to cheer. I guess it didn't come across that way I also said I thought it was most likely a good T that I said quite plainly I might add

Yes, you did. Didn't mean to step on your toes.

[cmathews]

no problemo :P

[Junker]

Nice T. Did you assess a T on the assistant after the game? You are still in the visual confines from what your post said. At the very least, I would have let whomever is running the tournament know about the poor sportsmanship that team displayed. I had a similar situation with a coach complaining after a game in a tournment early in my career. I let the tournament administrators know and that team was not invited back the next year. Working those tournaments does stink, but they are good for working on mechanics and seeing a lot of strange plays. As you move up, sportsmanship is better as there are usually bigger consesquences for their actions. Have a great off season. Work when you can and go to a camp!