Coach refuses to shake hands

[Rich]

I may not explicitly say this to the coach, but that would end my communication for the game. And the rope would be really, really short.

[Rich1]

Do nothing different. If he wants to hold a grudge over a basketball game and behave immaturely then its on him. I'll call the game the same either way. Be professional, answer questions, make calls, and interact with him and his team just like you would if you had never met before. I also use this same philosophy when I have a coach or team that is "rumored" to be difficult. I may be more aware but I won't go in looking for problems.

[Tio]

Ignore the act of unprofessionalism. Then if it is a HS coach, report him to the appropriate Interscholastic board or utilize proper reporting procedures. Coaches are role models to the student athletes and sportsmanship is paramount in all interscholastic sports (or at least they will all say so).

[lbornsch]

Stay above the coach who chooses to be a jerk. Avoid letting him know that he has affected you in any way. It may be tough but be professional and businesslike in the way you handle yourself and work the best game you can work.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by lbornsch

Stay above the coach who chooses to be a jerk. Avoid letting him know that he has affected you in any way. It may be tough but be professional and businesslike in the way you handle yourself and work the best game you can work.

Two schools of thought.

This is one.