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Matt Richards

Years ago

Tech fouls in ABL game on Sunday

I love how the post count next to the title of this thread paints a picture of how many techs were called in the game. We're up to 40 now. SB, you need to keep lid on things.

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Matt Richards

Years ago

See 6ers fan, that is exactly what I was talking about. You automatically threw in that the coach must have spit the dummy. Why couldn't he have just asked a question? Why can't you see there is a middle ground between speaking politely, and abuse?

The game gets emotional, coaches get frustrated. To say that any sort of demonstrative communication is a "dummy spit" is just wrong. You mention respect between the two - that goes both ways. Refs can't just dismiss a coach because he doesn't feel like talking or explaining something.

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anonymous

Years ago

TC2- its not up to the Ref to learn how to deal with complaints- its up to coaches to learn how to ASK for an explaination without spitting the dummy.(And for the spectators to maybe learn the rules?) There are ways of getting your point accross and getting an answer, even if its not the one you are looking for, and gaining a respectful interaction between you and the ref.

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Matt Richards

Years ago

I can't comment on the specifics of this game but are people not able to differentiate between having words with a ref (even if it is an emotional chat), and abuse? If a coach complains about a call, and is demonstrative in his attempt to get his point across, that does not necessarily mean he is making a personal jibe or abusing the guy.

The refs need to be taught how to deal with complaints properly. Completely ignoring a coach is not going to win respect - even saying "I didn't see it" is enough to get him off your back, providing you don't say it five times in a quarter.

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anonymous

Years ago

As the parent of a referee I have found this topic interesting. I will say also I was at the game on Sunday and believe the ejection was warrented.

I have watched for several years and seen the abuse by coaches, players and parents and frankly Im amazed there are any refs left. The personal jibes directed at young people who are there to do a job and basically allow the game go ahead are disgusting and to hear first hand what your child is called by ignorant parents especially is quite hard to take.

There are serial pests in the coaching ranks who think they know it all and continually ride refs, with and without experience, and get away with it. There is not enough referee coaching done- only because of numbers- and the refs due to inexperience may be reluctant to get harsh with coaches when they need to be put back in their place.

I do believe it would be useful for coaches to do some ref training just as I think its important for refs to maybe do some coaching training. Its a great game and we need to promote the good not just advertise the bad. I love the game and we all need to work together to bring it back up to its past glories.

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