Can I give my partner a T??? (long)

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by CMHCoachNRef

I know that many officials on this board feel that a technical foul is warranted in this case -- regardless how wrong officials are. BUT, officials need to understand that coaches work very hard all week long to their teams ready to play. Middle school coaches still have the right to expect an official will know how to be an OFFICIAL.

As officials, we are REQUIRED to use a visible count. To not use one -- and then ARGUE in an offensive tone -- is going to allow the coach a leash usually reserved for one running with a dog in a large field!

Get your partner away from the coach as quickly and as far as you can.

Do not give me that crap about how hard you worked at the MS level. If you want to get further respect, then stop coaching middle school. Because the absolute newest or not so good officials are the ones that work those games mostly. You get what you pay for and sometimes what you ask for.

Peace