Coach Issues

[TheOracle]

Ichi, a lot of these guys make me laugh. The only thing in yuor description that raised my eyebrows (without being there) was that you said the coach called you a smart aleck. So my guess is that he perceived something. You may not even be aware of body language or tone of voice, but it is important. If you get labeled as unapproachable or snide, you will severely limit your chances of advancing. Fair or unfair, that's a general rule.

Also, these guys are correct about assistant coaches. They should not be involved with officials at all. Instead of threatening or giving an automatic T, a simple comment to the head coach that you are working for him only, not his assistants, and you only want to hear from or interact with him, that will work almost every time with little conflict. Virtually every time the HC will tell the bench to shut up, and appreciate the subtle warning.

Disclaimer: The works well at the Varsity HS and College levels. I am certain that this would not work well at times in JH or AAU ball.