Angry Coach at Halftime

[beachbum]

I am a newer guy, but my interpretation of the rules is that we react and administer prenatys to actions that are directed at us IN PERSON. confrontations in hallways during half time or on the court would be delt with.

Having an obviously irate coach, yelling at his players at half time with words that berate officials is not direct confrontation. this may just be his way of motivating the players, be it good or bad. Some coaches like to play up that everyone is "against us", so get out there and battle back".

I would be cognizant of his demeanor as we begin play for the second half. does he seem calm and into coaching his team? Is he questioning officials? Is he confrontational with his every movement?

If everything is copasetic, I would just do my job and move on. If, howerver, he starts smarting off, i would "T" him.

We are suppose to be the voice of reason.

then I would tell the assignor of the problem with the walls, and let them deal with a change.

[kgeorge0263]

I have enjoyed all the posts for this discussion and know that sometimes these can get a little heated. Posting online vs. talking in person gives some opportunities to write things that would not be said in person when directed at others.

I think this topic is relevant in a situation that can happen to all of us. Each person has their opinions on things that have happened to them and I am glad to read these in case it ever happens to me or the crew I am working with.

I personally would not give a "T" in this situation, but would contact the assigner regarding these comments.

I hope everyone a great new year and a great season!

-KG

[Adam]

Originally Posted by beachbum

I am a newer guy, but my interpretation of the rules is that we react and administer prenatys to actions that are directed at us IN PERSON. confrontations in hallways during half time or on the court would be delt with.

Having an obviously irate coach, yelling at his players at half time with words that berate officials is not direct confrontation. this may just be his way of motivating the players, be it good or bad. Some coaches like to play up that everyone is "against us", so get out there and battle back".

I still haven't taken a solid position on whether I'd call the T. It really depends on what was said, exactly.

However, I need to disabuse you of this notion. A coach's comments do not have to be directed to you in order to call a T. If he said the same thing to his players in the huddle, it's a flagrant T.
The fact is, the OP was standing in the coach's office. The coach knows very well what can be heard in his own office from the locker room he's standing in.

And there's nothing that says comments have to be done in person. Preacher Long's comments on knowing positively that it's the coach aside, I see nothing in the rules that require it.

I will add, if you call the T, you better truly know who said it.