Unsportsmanlike?

[Rev.Ref63]

Let me be clear in saying that my conversation with this coach prior to the game was purely social. He recognized me and came to chat. During the course of the conversation he mentioned the game in question. I did not and would not ask this coach or any other coach for advice on mechanics or rules interpretation.

My point is, when making a call, such as the 2-10 call we made in that same tournament, I hear what the coach is saying and then go home and make sure that I got the call right. As it turns out, the coach was right and I was wrong in the 2-10 situation. Now I know and will not miss it next time. If I'd of had the attitude, "I don't care what the coach says; I think I'm right" then, I would continue to get 2-10 situations wrong every time.

At the point I am at in my officiating career, I try to take every opportunity to learn something that will make me a better official. If it is a word from a coach, so be it.