Dealing With Coaches

[Rob1968]

Because I train and mentor a lot of younger officials, I find such lists to be helpful, in the classroom.
In a game, I have 3 quick thoughts regarding a situation that may warrant a "T":
If I give this T, will it make this game better?
If I give this T, will it make my performance in this game better?
Would I expect my partner(s) to put up with this behavior?
If it's yes, yes, no, it's a T.
I also tell younger officials that if they have to give a player or coach a T, that needs to be the calmest moment of the official's entire day, and game.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

Because I train and mentor a lot of younger officials, I find such lists to be helpful, in the classroom.
In a game, I have 3 quick thoughts regarding a situation that may warrant a "T":
If I give this T, will it make this game better?
If I give this T, will it make my performance in this game better?
Would I expect my partner(s) to put up with this behavior?
If it's yes, yes, no, it's a T.
I also tell younger officials that if they have to give a player or coach a T, that needs to be the calmest moment of the official's entire day, and game.

These lists are a substitute for experience. As JR points out, experienced officials do not need lists, because they can just react appropriately based on their experience.

Noobs need lists because they don't have experience, and the lists give them some basis for calls. And some lists are better than others. My personal fave is the three P's.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by mbyron

The lists give them some basis for calls. And some lists are better than others.

I have my list laminated and keep it in my back pocket. When I think a coach deserves a technical foul, I whip it out.

http://www.youtube.com/v/EYlDbv7MqE8...s=1&autoplay=1