putting up with lippy players...

[RMR]

Originally Posted by trocared

As a player, i was coached not to say a word to the officials, unless I was addressed by them. At first, I was astounded by the talk the players directed to the officials, until I realized they are not coached not to talk to the officials.
I generally try not to raise my voice to the players (I have seen some officials end up looking worse than the offender by having his own tantrum), but let the coach know his player is walking a fine line. When this does not take care of a problem (usually it does), I can throw my flag with no emotion attached, because I have tried to take care of the problem in a professional manner....but man....I have to admit, I hate the lip (just ask my thirteen year old boy).
cheers,
tro

When we were kids we were allowed to say two things to officials, "yes sir" and "no sir."

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by RMR

When we were kids we were allowed to say two things to officials, "yes sir" and "no sir."

Wow, your coach had you on a really short leash. We were also allowed to say, "Thank you, sir."