NFHS Mechanics Question (3)

[Nevadaref]

Since when are the thoughts of a coach about a call considered important?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Since when are the thoughts of a coach about a call considered important?

So remind me again why the NFHS went to the new 2-man mechanic of putting the trail tableside?

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Since when are the thoughts of a coach about a call considered important?

Maybe their thoughts aren't important, but the mere fact that we took a moment to communicate what happened is NOT a bad thing.
Could be the difference in putting out a small fire or pouring gasoline on the fire.

I think what seperates the best of the best from the rest is great communication skills.

That being said, if you're talking to a coach/player on the first FT we shouldn't still be talking or holding up the game for the second FT.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Since when are the thoughts of a coach about a call considered important?

You're kidding, right?

While a coach isn't going to get a call changed, I sureashell know part of the gig is listening and talking and going tableside was put in place to facilitate that communication.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

You're kidding, right?

While a coach isn't going to get a call changed, I sureashell know part of the gig is listening and talking and going tableside was put in place to facilitate that communication.

Then what's the point of coddling him? The coach should STFU towards the official and focus on instructing his team. Afterall, he's not the official's coach, now is he?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Then what's the point of coddling him? The coach should STFU towards the official and focus on instructing his team. Afterall, he's not the official's coach, now is he?

I don't coddle anyone. But making it so the guy doesn't try to yell across the floor is a good thing, IMO.

[Raymond]

Some folks are incapable of having a conversation in here without calling names and getting personal, so I can understand why they avoid any type of contact with coaches. It's beyond their grasp of reality that many officials can communicate with coaches, even volatile coaches, without it ending with a technical foul or turning into a 5 minute dialog.

[M&M Guy]

This is fun.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Some folks are incapable of having a conversation in here without calling names and getting personal, so I can understand why they avoid any type of contact with coaches. It's beyond their grasp of reality that many officials can communicate with coaches, even volatile coaches, without it ending with a technical foul or turning into a 5 minute dialog.

This is where spending 20 years as a baseball umpire or a spending a dozen as a football wing official comes in handy. I can have a conversation with a coach without anyone else knowing we're talking. And while I'm watching other things, too.

Of course, I don't consider coaches enemies, either. They have a role, I have a role. When they step out of line, I deal with it. If I can keep them from stepping out of line by having a short chat, I consider that part of the gig.

Originally Posted by RichMSN

This is where spending 20 years as a baseball umpire or a spending a dozen as a football wing official comes in handy. I can have a conversation with a coach without anyone else knowing we're talking. And while I'm watching other things, too.

Of course, I don't consider coaches enemies, either. They have a role, I have a role. When they step out of line, I deal with it. If I can keep them from stepping out of line by having a short chat, I consider that part of the gig.

So in other words, you can chew bubble gum & walk at the same time
Multi-tasking is a great quality to possess when it comes to officiating.