Is this a "T" on Coach?

[williebfree]

Originally posted by Ref Daddy

Buried down in the "Why are we reluctant to call Ts?" thread is a comment I need advise on. Statement was about a ref that was "noticing" a coach's behavior partially for berating HIS OWN players.

Question: Is a technical valid for comments, aggression, chirping WITHIN and TOWARDS the same team?

How do you judge sportsmanship towards your own players or co-players?

Do we procter the relationship a coach has with his players?

Is a "T" valid this situation or only used with INTER - Team offenses!

I believe I am the one that made the comments about the coach berating his own players. This is a cut of my original posting in that thread:
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"I soon realize this could be an unpleasant coach, aka Bobby Knight, Jr. (BKJ)

Next time down, one of BKJ's players is beaten by a nice athletic move. The loudmouth coach starts ripping his player a new "one." I deliberately pause and stare at him, give him a "hairy eyeball", and shake my head. He appeared to get the subtle message and is relatively quiet for the rest of the half."
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Additional info to help set the scene:
This was an 8th grade boys game between two parochial schools.

An AD at our local HS gave me guidance that I have used in these types of situations. Basically, the AD said. "The coach should be viewed as a teacher in the classroom. Yes, he can be passionate about what he does, but he still needs to display professionalism."

Hope this helps guide you as well.