This provokes a question. (maybe a poll) How desirable is it to try to maintain a certain demeanor on the court? How much, if any, emotion is too much to show?

Early in the season, I was discussing this with a new official. I told him no matter what you do, somebody isn't going to like it. I gave 3 examples.

_________ smiles all the time. "He's laughing at us!"


__________ frowns all the time. "He's mad at us!"


I, personally, make it a point to try and remain expressionless. (this is not always possible) "He doesn't even care!"

Thoughts?

Expressionless, but focused. Its hard for someone to say you don't care if you are watching intently and doing things to keep in the game. If your hands are on your hips and staring, that's a different story

I have one supervisor who likes for his officials to smile every once in a while and will comment if he thinks we look too serious all the time on the court.

I have another supervisor who doesn't like robots and wants us all to develop and show our own personalities on the court.

Both of these guys are very big on positive and effective communication with HCs.

If you think Foster is on energy drinks, then I want to know what you think Hightower is on! :eek: ;)

Rocket fuel, of course.

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