Coach Issues

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

As for your larger commentary, for the record I disagree with it. The original poster didn't escalate anything. He stopped the unsporting actions of the Varsity coach.

We really do not know that. All we know is that the official gave a warning; we do not know the tone of voice, the body language or facial expressions that might have been used to get that point across. Look, dealing with coaches is an art. Even if he handled it wonderfully, it does not mean the next officials will have to deal with the same behavior. Coaches react for all kinds of reasons and it does not matter what the other official did that perpetuates that. This coach was just a jerk and if he could not handle an official putting him into his place, he might go up against another official that is not worried about what he thinks and will report him appropriately. I know I do not officiate for the next guy. I officiate for myself and the crew that is on the game. I cannot take responsibility for what that coach does with other people. A coach might be a jerk to me and a nice guy to everyone else.

Peace