Not scheduling certain teams/coaches

[Terrapins Fan]

Originally Posted by dan74

Just curious, I've heard a handful of officials say that they won't work at a certain school because the coach is a jerk. How many of ya's do not schedule certain schools because of their coaches?

There's a school in my area that more and more experienced officials are refusing to schedule each year, I joined their ranks this season. It's my understanding the assignor has had to schedule quite a few rookie crews in there this year. I wonder if he even realizes his behavior is resulting in experienced officials staying away.

We have 15 schools that we officiate, so our choices are few and far between. I had one coach black ball me a few years ago, then he quit the next year and was replaced and I went back to that school without a problem. In fact, I have them on the schedule for tonight.

I tossed a coach last year and our next meeting was in the play offs. He refused to shake my hand in pregame. Since then, I have seen him about 4 times and each time he shakes my partners hands and turns away when I offer my hand.

I couldn't care any less than I do. It doesn't effect my officiating. I just think he is a small man with a big problem.

When I coached, I was tossed one and never thought about it after that, I even forgot who the official was who tossed me. I have since worked with him on the court. Not a big deal.