Best way to approach a referee

[dkmz17]

No, we did not lose the game. But it does rub me the wrong way when an official flatly refuses to calmly discuss a rule that does not appear to be a judgment call.

Accordingly, I was/am seeking advice from informed and thoughtful referees, which most on this site appear to be, save one OS. Most responses have been a great help, thank you.

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by dkmz17

No, we did not lose the game. But it does rub me the wrong way when an official flatly refuses to calmly discuss a rule that does not appear to be a judgment call.

Accordingly, I was/am seeking advice from informed and thoughtful referees, which most on this site appear to be, save one OS. Most responses have been a great help, thank you.

Just curious. Is the coaching gig just a summer thing for you or are you also a high school coach in the regular season as well?

[dkmz17]

A summer thing only.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by dkmz17

No, we did not lose the game. But it does rub me the wrong way when an official flatly refuses to calmly discuss a rule that does not appear to be a judgment call.

What else was he going to discuss with you? He told you what the rule was as he saw it. Not much else to discuss. And discussing the rule was not going to likely change his mind if he felt he was right.

Originally Posted by dkmz17

A summer thing only.

That does explain a lot. Do not take that as a rip, you just do not have the same perspective as many coaches do during the summer.

Peace