No T, no credibility?

[gordon30307]

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.

If you don't give a Tee when it's earned you make it tougher for the next crew that works a game involving that team. We all have different "levels of tolerance" and I can't tell you when a Tee is warranted. I just "know" when to do it. This is something you have to figure out for yourself.

Frankly doing varsity games (I'm assuming High school) after 2 years reffing would be tough to achieve where I work, Coaching and reffing are mutally exclusive. Get rid of that Coaching attitude. You're an official and not a coach