Communication Table Coaches

TABLE CREW – Part of our team Clock Go over new rule with 15 second disqualified player Patient horn for subs Book – 11 minute mark – Give time to fix errors Identify official scorebook (home) Compare both books Eye contact when reporting fouls 7,10,5 fouls Any problems get us over

Coaches Meetings 3-5 Minute mark Be nice, don’t make coach angry before game Head coach MUST attend meeting

COACH COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATE TO DEESCALATE “By Rule” What you say What you don’t say Body Language - Positive and calm Perception Games are on film “By Rule” Everyone is different Remember Assistants grow up to be head coaches

COACH COMMUNICATION Respond to coaches, don’t initiate Don’t explain partners calls Coach my partner had a great look Coach my partner will be over and you can ask him Coach I’ll find out for you Protect your partner Don’t allow coach to yell across court at them

COACH COMMUNICATION Coaches want to be hear and acknowledged Statements may need acknowledgement I hear you coach I will take a look at that Ok No problem coach Coach explain what are you seeing there I understand coach

COACH COMMUNICATION The animated and gesturing coach Everyone can see these Possible actions Coach I’ll answer your questions but I need you to stop gesturing Coach put your arms down, I’ll answer your questions

COACH COMMUNICATION The loud coach Coach I’m right here, you don’t need to yell at me. Coach I’ll talk to you all night but you need to stop yelling Coach just talk to me Coach I’m not going to let you yell across the court at my partner

COACH COMMUNICATION Coach might be right No time to respond Coach you might be right on that one. Coach you may have had a better angle on that one Coach I missed it Coach I didn’t have a good look at the play No time to respond Coach I’ll explain it at the next timeout Don’t just always ignore a coach

COACH COMMUNICATION Coach still is go on and won’t let it go Warning on a coach Stop sign Let partners know Technical foul Just another call in our game Stay calm and under control Go opposite after a T

COACH COMMUNICATION Egregious actions – No warning Comments directed at or referring to any game official that question the integrity of an official (e.g., repeated references to the number of fouls called against each team; suggesting an official is “cheating” a team, etc.). Profane, vulgar, threatening or derogatory remarks directed at or referring to any game official or opposing player/bench personnel.

COACH COMMUNICATION Prolonged, negative responses to a call/no-call which is disrespectful or unprofessional and includes, but is not limited to: thrashing the arms in disgust, dramatizing contact by reenacting the play, or running or jumping in disbelief over a call/no-call. A negative response to a call/no-call including, but not limited to, approaching/charging an official in a hostile, aggressive or otherwise threatening manner, emphatically removing one’s coat in response to a call/ no-call or throwing equipment or clothing on to the floor.

COACH COMMUNICATION Continual criticism during a game regarding the same incident after receiving a warning from an official. Taunting, baiting, ridiculing, finger pointing, trash talking or inappropriate gestures (obscene, provoking, and intimidating).

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