muffed pass, then dribble

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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
DevDog69:

I think that you should give your girl friend an ultimatum: either she comes over from the Dark Side and become a practicing basketball official or at least become a basketball official because as my very successful high school coach (who was also a OhioHSAA registered basketball official), if you do not know the rules you cannot teach the sport to the players.

Back to the coach vs official thing. My wife is a high school coach with about 18 years experience. Before that she played high school and some small college ball. She is the reason I started officiating. First it was to help her referee a 7-8 year old game that she still laughs about. Then up the rec ladder until I decided to join the local board and try my hand at high school ball.

Needless to say, some interesting conversations regarding rules and coaches vs officials have occured as I have progressed in rule interpertation and game management over the past few years. However, we both agree the exchanges have helped us both.

She may be a coach, but how many of you have significant others that would rather watch a ball game than "Who wants to be a millionaire"?

Merry Christmas to all!