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[LarryS]

Originally posted by JThompson
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One thing I am trying to get a handle of, though, is when is it appropriate to "T" a coach. The games I have worked so far, coaches knew that I was 'inexperienced' due to the fact that they had not seen me before. They tried to work me, but I politely would show them the stop sign and say 'we've got it under control'.

A couple of people have told me that if a coach starts a sentence with 'you', they are begging for a "T". I just want to find that line that coaches cannot cross, which again, will come with time and experience.

Thanks to everyone for your comments and experience.

John [/B]

T him up just after the opening jump

Seriously, "the line" is something you will need to determine. I think most people that T for using the word "you" do so becuase it is impossible for a coach not to make his criticism personal in those instances.

For me, where my line is depends on the situation and what is being said. If Coach Joe has watching his team get there clocks cleaned and none of his players are listening to his instructions I know he is getting frustrated and may not choose his words properly...I try to cut him some slack. If I have had a really bad day, I try to let things go in an attempt not to take may bad mood out on the coach. If I have been trying to use my breif comments on him and he gets really load, he may get a T for saying something others would let go.

I had a vetern official tell me he uses the definition of porn a Supreme Court Justice gave as to what constitutes a T..."I can't decribe it, but I will know it when I see it".

By the way, I think you will have more "better" games as you gain experience...simply because you will have been there, done that and know how to handle the situation.