Coach's Behavior

[Junker]

Originally Posted by Old School

Confirmation! 2 times and he's just spouting off, 3 times and it's personal.

If you read what I stated, I believe I did say it was my policy and not the NFHS policy.

There could be reasons for not addressing it like keeping an eye on the action that never stopped. Like, no the kid did not step in the lane too early, get over it because I'm moving on. I'm not entering into a debate with the coach over something so small, or every little thing that happens. I got a game to work here. Plus, another thing I notice you didn't catch. The coach did not ask a question, he made a statement and generally I do not respond to statements. If he would have asked a question like, didn't that player step in the lane too early? This is a completely different set of circumstances.

I agree. A coach that isn't asking a question doesn't need a response. But if they are still complaining after another trip down the floor they need to be T'd or at least told to let it go. There are times when ignoring the issue doesn't solve it and by not addressing the concerns or problems on the second trip you are almost baiting him into the T you give on your "third strike".

[Old School]

Originally Posted by Junker

I agree. A coach that isn't asking a question doesn't need a response. But if they are still complaining after another trip down the floor they need to be T'd or at least told to let it go. There are times when ignoring the issue doesn't solve it and by not addressing the concerns or problems on the second trip you are almost baiting him into the T you give on your "third strike".

Baiting or teaching? Either way, if I don't respond, that is my responce. Remember, a question was never asked. Rather then me saying no he didn't, I just don't say anything and keep my focus on the game which is what you are paid to do. You are not there to console the coach. The key is I let him vent his concerns, 2 times up/down the court. It's time to let it go because it's not going to change, we're 2 sequences pass it. Anything more in my opinion is personal and he's trying to start something. Once you hit the 3rd stike, it is automatic. Remember, the key here is to show no emotion, you are not upset about anything. In fact, now you can have that conversation with the coach that he so wanted. IOW's he paid for this conversation, like buying a TO that you don't have.

[Junker]

Baiting......