Should Coaches Rate?

[Mike Simonds]

In our league a few of us are working on a system.

When I went to officiate in another part of the state last year (as part of an official's exchange program the state association implemented) I was impressed with how the private school league does things.

Officials rate coaches (we did this as a crew after the game) and the coaches rate the officials. Also, there is at least one observer from the official's association and I believe there is at least one observer from the league itself.

The best rating system (and the most fairest IMHO) is one that includes officials, coaches, league authorities, athletic directors, etc.

It must have worked for me: I got a review that pointed out the good things I did and the areas where I needed to work-on. Its a great motivator to know that people care enough about you to compliment you but also try to help overcome your weaknesses...