Handled Correctly?

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by shades

A thick skin goes a long way in gaining the respect that some seem to think only T'ing them up will.

I'm starting to understand that it's not just your actions, it's your entire mindset that is off.

Your point of view seems to originate from how others view you. And you assume that everyone else feels this way too. No one I know issues a technical foul because he wants to gain respect. The fact that you think others do is rather disturbing to be honest. Further, you advocate having a thick skin (in other words - ignoring when coach crosses the line ... unless he gets physical of course) in order to gain respect. Again - why? Your actions on the court should not be motivated positively or negatively by your desire to be respected by coaches. (And if we're being honest --- ignoring coach tirades or comments when you should be handling business is not gaining you any respect out there... it's gaining you a reputation as an official that can be walked on).

If you are doing your job, and doing it well, that coach, the players and the fans knows it.

I do not care whether the coaches, players, and fans think I'm doing a good job. You shouldn't either. And you certainly shouldn't be advocating that others worry about it. The opinions of my peers, supervisors, schedulers, etc is what matters.