How much crap do you take?

[GoodScout]

Originally Posted by prosec34

My big pet peeve at the peewee level is a coach who says, "I just want it called both ways." You've heard them. A few weeks ago I finally flagged a coach after I heard him say that 10 times. Incessantly saying that phrase, to me, implies I have no integrity.

Try this next time: "Coach, if I could get the other team to start committing as many fouls as your kids, we could make that happen!"

[Rich]

I'll let them vent, but once we've had another play I expect it to stop.

One of my challenges as a white hat is to ignore the sidelines. I've done that very well this year. Twice I've addressed the sidelines -- both times the coach kept repeating himself loudly and I figured the only way to handle it was to say something. So I raised my hand and said, "I heard you. That play's over. Move on," or something like that. Once I had to follow up with a stern "No more."

I did have an USC against a coach in a varsity game a few weeks ago, but he screamed a profanity and knew he had it coming (matter of fact multiple flags went flying on that one).

Watching the Lions/Bears game yesterday, I couldn't believe how much crap NFL wings have to take. And apparently, the coach has free reign to say whatever he wants, cause I lipread quite a few MFers directed at the officiating crew by the Lions' coach and the official pretty much pretended the coach wasn't there and never addressed him. Honestly, if that's what it takes to be an NFL official, I'm not sure it would ever be the gig for me.

[hawk65]

RichMSN's post prompts this question. I had a HS varsity sideline a few weeks ago that it seemed the coaches were competing with each other as to how many F-bombs they could say or shout. Head coach and most of the assistants were perpetrators. It was almost like they didn't think they would be heard or respected if they didn't use one (or more) in each sentence. No flags becuase none were directed at an official. HS administrator(s) on the sideline -- had to hear most of these or at least no it was a habit with these coaches. HS games are supposed to be "an extension of the classroom." These were gutless administrators who compromised on decency in the schools because this is a "winning program." Is this common in your area or does your association expect you to police coaches' behavior with their players also?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by hawk65

RichMSN's post prompts this question. I had a HS varsity sideline a few weeks ago that it seemed the coaches were competing with each other as to how many F-bombs they could say or shout.

I would think that the most any individual could drop would be 2. Not much of a contest if you ask me.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by hawk65

RichMSN's post prompts this question. I had a HS varsity sideline a few weeks ago that it seemed the coaches were competing with each other as to how many F-bombs they could say or shout. Head coach and most of the assistants were perpetrators. It was almost like they didn't think they would be heard or respected if they didn't use one (or more) in each sentence. No flags becuase none were directed at an official. HS administrator(s) on the sideline -- had to hear most of these or at least no it was a habit with these coaches. HS games are supposed to be "an extension of the classroom." These were gutless administrators who compromised on decency in the schools because this is a "winning program." Is this common in your area or does your association expect you to police coaches' behavior with their players also?

I would definitely deal with this. Eject if need be.

[Ed Hickland]

Had a first on Sunday. Youth game, probably enough said, 7-8 years olds in an instructional league where coaches are on the field, I know, lucky me.

Runner gets tackled high as tackler wraps arm around runner under the helmet. Runner lying on the ground complains and coach on the field hollers "face mask." I tell him there was no face mask but he needs to attend to his player. Another coach comes on the field to also attend to the player and also yells "face mask." Might think if the first coach got no satisfaction the second one would not.

After attending to the player second coach walks off with player to coaching box. As play resumes the second coach throws the player's helmet about 15-20 yards downfield. Then retrieves it and throws it back about 20 yards.

That is when I tossed him.

Few plays later player from opposing teams lands out of bounds. A "coach" starts yelling at him getting in his face. In shock, I did not throw a flag just admonished the coach.

Too bad the kids love playing football and cannot leave the "coaches" home. Of course, one "coach" will be home next week.

[ajmc]

I am in no way suggesting that anyone go looking for trouble, and I understand coaching can be a very frustrating experience, but if, "the coaches were competing with each other as to how many F-bombs they could say or shout.", you need to call their attention to the simple fact they are behaving badly and advise them to stop.

First, because you don't want them to make complete fools out of themselves and alerting them to how bad they are sounding is an act of professional curtesy, and second (if need be) they are violating
NF 9.8.1.a, "Using profanity, insulting or vulgar language or gestures." (Note there is no mention as to whom the objectionable language is directed to).

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by ajmc

I am in no way suggesting that anyone go looking for trouble, and I understand coaching can be a very frustrating experience, but if, "the coaches were competing with each other as to how many F-bombs they could say or shout.", you need to call their attention to the simple fact they are behaving badly and advise them to stop.

F-bombs around here don't get warnings, they get penalized. Any sport.

[daggo66]

I have two things to add that you may find serve you well in your career. First learn the difference between clipping and blocking in the back. They are different. Second, never have the attitude that it is "your" field. That sounds arrogant.