Could use some feed back

[tomegun]

IMO, this is a problem with basketball and high school basketball in particular. I have heard some people describe a high school basketball as an extension of the classroom. Even if you don't agree with that, I think there are some things wrong with the OP's situation.

I don't like waving arms or open arms like a coach is hanging on the cross. I also don't like another adult yelling at me. I have no problem with a coach not liking what I called or didn't call, but as the adult leading his or her team I would expect them to set an example so I don't have to deal with little Johnny thinking he can talk to me the same way. In short, zero tolerance for unsporting acts from 15-18 year olds and just slightly more for coaches. Also, I don't like it when a coach is yelling across the court at one of my partners. I wouldn't say these things are absolute Ts, but they certainly should be addressed.

[Paul LeBoutillier]

Originally Posted by tomegun

I also don't like another adult yelling at me. I have no problem with a coach not liking what I called or didn't call, but as the adult leading his or her team I would expect them to set an example so I don't have to deal with little Johnny thinking he can talk to me the same way.

Bingo!! Obviously this coach believes that his carrying on and on about what he considers to be a questionable call should be tolerated by the officials.

When a coach is walking up and down the floor complaining loudly HE isn't doing his job (which is coaching his team, not the officials) and YOU are being distracted from doing your job by all his carrying on. A well-placed T helps BOTH of you get back to doing what you're supposed to be doing.