Coaches of physical teams...

[MD Longhorn]

Very hard to answer your questions, but the nature of them in general gives me the impression you're worried about things you don't need to worry about. Some coaches very well might hold grudges. Many will want officials who call the style of game that helps them.

But neither of these should be your concern. Call the game based on what you see. Don't worry about any of the rest of it.

[just another ref]

Coaches and players have to adjust to us. We don't have to adjust to them.

[JetMetFan]

I get to break out the old line again..."They're going to be mad at us if we don't blow the whistle and they're going to be mad at us if we do. Might as well blow the whistle."

Aggressive is fine. Rough is not. If they're being rough call the game accordingly. Working a game while worrying whether the coach has a personal grudge means your mind won't be on your job. If they have a grudge, that's his/her problem.

[JRutledge]

Call the foul, they will adjust. If they will not adjust, they will be sitting on the bench. Pretty simple if you ask me.

Peace

[BigT]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Very hard to answer your questions, but the nature of them in general gives me the impression you're worried about things you don't need to worry about. Some coaches very well might hold grudges. Many will want officials who call the style of game that helps them.

But neither of these should be your concern. Call the game based on what you see. Don't worry about any of the rest of it.

Thanks MD