Coach talks about other game

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by HugoTafurst

Just want to agree with and add:
Nothing good comes from idle conversations with coaches especially before, during or after a game.

Well, I wouldn't quite go that far. You don't want to be overly-friendly, nor do you want to be overly-standoffish. You want to be approachable and cordial, and some polite small talk is acceptable (kept to a minimum - I prefer talking about how beautiful a day it is, regardless of whether or not it's pouring buckets).

If a coach starts to bring up something that happened in a previous game, just say, "coach, I'd love to offer my advice, but I was simply not there. Can't call what I didn't see." Most coaches get the hint after that.

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Well, I wouldn't quite go that far. You don't want to be overly-friendly, nor do you want to be overly-standoffish. You want to be approachable and cordial, and some polite small talk is acceptable (kept to a minimum - I prefer talking about how beautiful a day it is, regardless of whether or not it's pouring buckets).

If a coach starts to bring up something that happened in a previous game, just say, "coach, I'd love to offer my advice, but I was simply not there. Can't call what I didn't see." Most coaches get the hint after that.

True.
Still, if they do approach me I try to keep to a pleasant brief response.

I don't want the other coach wondering what we are talking about.

[wadeintothem]

Dont believe a coach if he stands there swearing he's lying.

Hes working an angle, the above advise is good. Never address calls made elsewhere.