Why didn't I think of this?

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

In a rec game? Hilarious.

You'll note, this is one reason I don't work rec games. I'd hand out Ts like candy and I wouldn't bother watching my mouth. 3/4 of those coaches are serious mouth-breathers.

For those that do work rec games, they should have a modicum of professionalism, why jump into a coaches sandbox and act stupid like they do?

Warn 'em whack 'em. It's not Shecky Greene in Vegas with the snappy patter.

[GoodwillRef]

Originally Posted by fullor30

For those that do work rec games, they should have a modicum of professionalism, why jump into a coaches sandbox and act stupid like they do?

Warn 'em whack 'em. It's not Shecky Greene in Vegas with the snappy patter.

It being a rec game has no bearing on OUR behavior...great point Fullor30!

[chartrusepengui]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

It being a rec game has no bearing on OUR behavior...great point Fullor30!

To be fair - I've had my share of bad rec coach experiences but there are some who are decent human beings. My very last rec game (ever) - a player missed a dunk - then jumped up and slapped the backboard yelling futhermucker. WHACK. As I was reporting the T to the table I was tackled (pushed down) by a rec coach. As I was going back - ball whizzed by at head level about 250mph. He saved my butt. Player DQ'd for life. Coach got a big pat on the back and thank you from me. I retired from adult rec games that night.

[GoodwillRef]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

To be fair - I've had my share of bad rec coach experiences but there are some who are decent human beings. My very last rec game (ever) - a player missed a dunk - then jumped up and slapped the backboard yelling futhermucker. WHACK. As I was reporting the T to the table I was tackled (pushed down) by a rec coach. As I was going back - ball whizzed by at head level about 250mph. He saved my butt. Player DQ'd for life. Coach got a big pat on the back and thank you from me. I retired from adult rec games that night.

I was talking more about youth rec coaches...but great story. 250mph...he should be a pitcher and not a basktball player.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

It being a rec game has no bearing on OUR behavior...great point Fullor30!

And I feel that the coach/parent behavior is the main reason I simply don't work those games. They don't miss me and I don't miss them.

At this point in my so-called career, the only positive thing these games would do for me is put some money in my pocket. Money isn't everything.

Win, win.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

And I feel that the coach/parent behavior is the main reason I simply don't work those games. They don't miss me and I don't miss them.

At this point in my so-called career, the only positive thing these games would do for me is put some money in my pocket. Money isn't everything.

Win, win.

I'll never do games just for the money, if it's not enjoyable why bother? I'm one of the weird ones that aren't bothered by idiot coaches, perversely it gets my Irish up, and I like the confrontation. To quote JR, I just "take care of bidness". I really only do a summer men's league which is spectacular with plenty of current and ex D1 players along with some overseas pros. They can get a little testy, but everyone respects the game and the refs.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by fullor30

I'll never do games just for the money, if it's not enjoyable why bother?

Agree. And I'll never do games for free (few exceptions: i.e. Special Olympics.). I'm sure that most of us are somewhere toward the middle of the money/free spectrum.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Agree. And I'll never do games for free (few exceptions: i.e. Special Olympics.). I'm sure that most of us are somewhere toward the middle of the money/free spectrum.

Our association promotes the occasional local charity by asking for officials. We also work the scrimmages for free each year.