Officiating Philosophy ?

[eyezen]

Originally Posted by jdmara

For instance last week, I backed up to the coach and said, "Coach, it might be time to call off the dogs since you're up by 35." His response was, "Whoa thanks, I didn't even realize the score was that lopsided."

-Josh

First, it's not an official's place to say this to a coach, anytime, anywhere, any league.

Second, if you believe that BS I have a bridge in Brooklyn for sale.

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by eyezen

First, it's not an official's place to say this to a coach, anytime, anywhere, any league.

Second, if you believe that BS I have a bridge in Brooklyn for sale.

+1

You shouldn't say this to a coach. You are opening up to many possibilities. What if a coach goes off and starts yelling, "Don't worry about how I coach my team, you can't tell me what plays to call!" Are you prepared to give the coach a T? Sometimes opening your mouth can cause you to really step in it.

[BillyMac]

Back in my coaching days, we were down by twenty points at halftime, and I asked the opposing coach to please continue to press us for at least the third period, so that we could continue to work on our press break. I informed the officials, and fans, about my request, so they wouldn't think the other coach was being unsporting. It helped us. The next time a team pressed us, we were ready.