Click here to immediately hear To save and listen click here . I coach berate a basketball official along the sidelines, that very little is being done to promote better relations between coaches and officials. In most coaches' minds, there is too much at stake. Far too many coaches in all sports treat the officials as the opposition, and this philosophy often rubs off on the players. Crowds follow suit, and many times, the result is ugly.
Basketball referees work hard to hone their skills.
They take pride in their craft, and I've never known an official to walk into any gym, thinking he or she will decide the outcome of that particular contest. Granted, many referees are better at their jobs than others. The same can be said for coaches, players, and athletic administrators. Trust me on that one, my friends. I have spent most of my coaching life in Maine and Indiana.