No T, no credibility?

[Ignats75]

Originally Posted by lmeadski

What do you all think are the consequences for NOT giving a T when a coach crosses the line? I coached for a number of years before reffing (this is my 3rd year doing varsity, 5th overall). I have been slow to give Ts, giving the coaches much rope. Do you feel the coaches lose respect for refs that don't whack them when appropriate? Or, do they appreciate a ref that is willing to listen and be patient with them when they blow a gasket? I used to think it was the latter, now I am beginning to question that.

As a former coach myself, I tend to give more leeway to coaches than players. But, when a coach does cross the line, the only way an official loses the coach's respect is if he thinks the official is indecisive or timid.