T for 2

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by NewNCref

"I'm not going to tell you how to coach, Coach, so let me take care of the officiating"

Originally Posted by jdmara

I always mention that he is here to coach his kids and if he is watching my positioning his team is not obviously being coached.

I'm always amazed by the comments some people say to coaches. I wouldn't say either one of these things because I don't think it is my job to be smart/witty.

Originally Posted by RichMSN

my partner sat him down (he talked at my partner for over a minute during the 4 FTs and not once did he ask a question, so my partner didn't say a single word)

Where was your partner in relation to the coach? Was he standing beside the coach, with his back to the coach, etc.?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by tomegun

I'm always amazed by the comments some people say to coaches. I wouldn't say either one of these things because I don't think it is my job to be smart/witty.



Where was your partner in relation to the coach? Was he standing beside the coach, with his back to the coach, etc.?

And I don't respond to comments unless I have to TCB. I didn't feel it was worth escalating there. I say something stupid or witty and he responds loudly and I've just baited him into something......

About the T:

Alongside with the coach slightly behind (him a step on court, coach in the box), completely non-confrontational. The coach talked, my partner stood there and listened, my partner calmly reminded him of the seatbelt. After the 4 FTs, my partner started over to administer the throw-in and I asked him to switch to put me opposite the table. Didn't look odd at all, just that we were coming together for a quick word before putting it back into play.

At halftime the home AD told me she knew the visiting coach extremely well and he gets his share of technical fouls.

[j51969]

Originally Posted by tomegun

I'm always amazed by the comments some people say to coaches. I wouldn't say either one of these things because I don't think it is my job to be smart/witty.


Where was your partner in relation to the coach? Was he standing beside the coach, with his back to the coach, etc.?

I am a Soldier 24/7 so being smart or witty isn't an issue. I will leave that to the Air Force All kidding aside it's not hard, but maybe an art form to bring coaches to your level and not rise to his/her's. I try to be very approachable without being a kiss ***, or constantly explain everything. It's like dealing with a PVT. I wish I could make coaches do push-up's.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tomegun

I'm always amazed by the comments some people say to coaches. I wouldn't say either one of these things because I don't think it is my job to be smart/witty.

I think people should always officiate within their personality. It might not work for you just like cursing coaches out does not work for me or using the "stop sign" (I thought you would like that), but if it works for you that is really all that matters. And I do not see either comment as inappropriate unless you are yelling or letting everyone here what you have to say. I tend to be a smart azz sometimes and that works for me. But it also does not work in all situations and with all coaches.

Peace