Verbal Abuse of Coach to Players

[michaelj23]

First instinct would be to give a T, but it penalizes the players, as many posts have stated. Also, trying to talk to a coach that uses methods of intimidation is only going to make things worse on you. You try to talk to the coach and he does not respond favorably, then you are going to T him. This will look like you baited him into the response.

As a parent, coach & official - I can't imagine just letting the actions go. An option would be to have the school's on-site administrator talk to the coach. Another option is to have game management remove the offender.

I know this is drastic, but it is an option. If you had someone in the gym that was being verbally abusive and using profane language, I'd hope that you'd have them removed from the gym. It does not matter if the person is directing the insults toward the officiating, the other team or a specific player. The coach should not be given special treatment just because he's on the bench.

Many of you will say, 'What about Bobby Knight? You going to have hime removed?'. My comment is directed toward the original post of this being a High School game. College carries different baggage. A high school game is an extension of the classroom (this exact statement is read at the beginning of every game in my area by the announcer). Therefore, proper decorum is expected by all participants. If it is not, then they should be removed - either by the official on the court (fighting, taunting, etc.) or by game management (abusive fans, weapons, etc.).

As a coach, I understand the need to raise your voice or to call out a player. However, as an adult & parent I know when the line is crossed. I'm sure most of you know, too.

This is one of those 'you-have-to-be-there' situations. I'm not sure how I would handle the situation, but I am sure that I'm not going to turn a blind-eye.