Grassroots Refs Need to Get Better Too – Part 2
Posted by Angie Diamond at 6:08 pm
My other issue is that when a coach wants to respectfully talk to a ref, then the refs should give that coach 10-20 seconds of time. A good referee response should be “Okay Coach, I will look at it closer next time” instead of “That’s enough coach, I don’t want to T you, but I will!” Some referees do not even acknowledge the coach; in my opinion some referees have a Napoleon Complex, little man syndrome, inferiority complex, or whatever you want to label it as. You can tell that they feel very awkward talking to the coaches about their call. Some referees would rather just go to the other side of the court, wait till the coach/player blows up, and then T-up everyone. Then the ref feels empowered and shows everyone who is in control. This only makes things worse. The result of refs, parents, and coaches that can’t get along are damaging to the kids and the game. Many games are now attended by multiple police officers to solve these confrontations, this is not good. If refs could learn the game and do research on what is being taught, this will improve their IQ. If they could talk to the coach or even better listen and nod their heads during situations in games if the coach has issues, there would be a little more continuity and less frustration in games. The games are about the kids.
We teach NBA skills to elementary players, it is appropriate, the kids love them, and it motivates them. If a kid does an NBA move congratulate them don’t suffocate their talent and potential by making the wrong call.
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