talking coaches

[ma_ref]

First of all, don't call us "pros". I know guys that have been reffing 30+ years that I wouldn't call pros. Maybe "experienced" might be a better term.

Second, NFHS rules give us the ammo we need to get coaches off our backs. If a coach isn't letting up and constantly complaining, I wait for the next stoppage in play (or if he's a real pain, I wait for the next time his team gains possession - fast break or no I don't care). I blow my whistle, turn to the coach, and show him the stop sign for all to see. "Coach...I heard you, but you're not going to do this all game. That's enough." Next time - whack!

[Adam]

Originally Posted by ma_ref

First of all, don't call us "pros". I know guys that have been reffing 30+ years that I wouldn't call pros. Maybe "experienced" might be a better term.

Second, NFHS rules give us the ammo we need to get coaches off our backs. If a coach isn't letting up and constantly complaining, I wait for the next stoppage in play (or if he's a real pain, I wait for the next time his team gains possession - fast break or no I don't care). I blow my whistle, turn to the coach, and show him the stop sign for all to see. "Coach...I heard you, but you're not going to do this all game. That's enough." Next time - whack!

Some might view this as unnecessarily confrontational. I would agree.
Just a quick word, quietly even, will usually work. You're wording is perfect, although I might drop the "that's enough" the first time.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Some might view this as unnecessarily confrontational. I would agree.
Just a quick word, quietly even, will usually work. You're wording is perfect, although I might drop the "that's enough" the first time.

"That's enough!" is actually what I would say the first time and it would be the only words needed.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

"That's enough!" is actually what I would say the first time and it would be the only words needed.

I could go with that, and I've used it, but I wouldn't stop the game and make a show out of embarrassing the coach.

[ma_ref]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

"That's enough!" is actually what I would say the first time and it would be the only words needed.

Indeed, that's why I say it. It pretty much leaves no other possible meaning or interpretation. It's telling the coach, "This is my line in the sand...cross it and you know what's coming."

[beachbum]

After reading everyone's views, I have one question....when the coach is talking everytime down the floor, do you use the stop sign to slow him down, then talk at a time out?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by beachbum

After reading everyone's views, I have one question....when the coach is talking everytime down the floor, do you use the stop sign to slow him down, then talk at a time out?

Come up slow as trail and have a word with him.

Have an IW in front of his bench and have a quick word.

Find a reason to get in front of him to talk to him.

I don't think the stop sign will ever work in a case where a short chat wouldn't work. I do think there are times when a short chat works that a stop sign will explode in your face.

My opinion: avoid the stop sign unless your leadership wants you to use it.

[Kelvin green]

Originally Posted by beachbum

some coaches are constantly yapping about something all during the game. "you missed that call, watch the three seconds, their hacking us..etc.

After listening to a coach call out " three seconds" about 25 times, (BJV) at an opportune time I said "coach, if all i watch for out there is three seconds then I'm going to miss other plays or fouls, now sit down and coach your team"he did shut up, but i wasn't sure if i should have said anything.

One official I work with would tell them that what they are doing is unsportman like conduct and that was their warning.

what do all of the pros say????

How about telling him

Coach when you complain on every call you lose all credibility. If you want me to listen to you you need to pick and chose your battles...

It works some times. Other times you just have to tell her you have hear enough.