Spectators as coaches, coaches as spectators

[billyu2]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

A few years ago, I had a similar situation. Finally, my partner said to the custodian, "Why don't you go and mop something?" I thought it was pretty funny.

Several years ago leaving a game a custodian with mop and bucket was coming down the hall outside the gym. As he approached and passed us he made a comment regarding how horrible we officiated the game. I thanked him politely but I can't tell you how badly I wanted that soft drink I was carrying to "slip" from my hand.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by billyu2

Several years ago leaving a game a custodian with mop and bucket was coming down the hall outside the gym. As he approached and passed us he made a comment regarding how horrible we officiated the game. I thanked him politely but I can't tell you how badly I wanted that soft drink I was carrying to "slip" from my hand.

I wouldn't have bothered to thank him, but other than that, I'm with you.

[Mark Padgett]

Sounds like a perfect time to use the retort I've used for over 20 years: "Coming from a real expert like you, that means a lot."