The coach that's just a jerk

[Stat-Man]

Originally Posted by bballref3966

We've all dealt with "that coach," the worst type of coach–the one that's just a jerk. He's arrogant, thinks he's above the game, doesn't care to work with us or show even the slightest appreciation for what we do, and makes snide comments on every call that goes against his team.

My question is, what tricks if any do you use to deal with these type of coaches?

There is a MS coach in the area that is known for behaving in a similar way. Before I started officiating, he acted this way even when our assignor officiated the game. I was impressed that the latter largely ignored the former's conduct.

This past fall, I officiated a game involving him. I made up my mind I'd ignore the guy as necessary and only acknowledge time-out requests, legitimate questions, and anything that violated the three p's.

TL;DR – I agree with Rut (though I'm not sure I'd use the sarcastic comment no matter how much I might think it in my head )

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Stat-Man

TL;DR – I agree with Rut (though I'm not sure I'd use the sarcastic comment no matter how much I might think it in my head )

Well I use sarcasm all the time and it works for me. You have to work within your personality. Not everyone can be funny. Not everyone can be hard azz. And not everyone can use the stupid "stop sign." Almost nothing we will talk about is going to be universal or work for anyone. Because my goal is to basically get them to shut up. If I use sarcasm and it works, I win.

Peace

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Well I use sarcasm all the time and it works for me.

What's sarcasm?

[ODog]

Originally Posted by Stat-Man

There is a MS coach in the area that is known for behaving in a similar way. Before I started officiating, he acted this way even when our assignor officiated the game. I was impressed that the latter largely ignored the former's conduct.

That's pretty much the exact opposite of what I consider impressive, ESPECIALLY from the assignor.

No coach has license to act a fool from tip to horn. To steal an oft-used phrase from the members of this board: "You promote what you permit."

[so cal lurker]

I think it is a mistake when experienced referees let $%#$ go because they can weather it. Train the coach for the next guy who may be less experienced and able to handle the cretin. (And in MS?!? Why put up with any of it?!?)