Reply to "talking to players on other teams"

SwampboyHSBBWeb Administrator

From an umpire's perspective, based on your description, your customary style seems consistent with sportsmanship standards. Different coaches have different styles. I have no problem with yours.

It seems a bit odd for a former subordinate to rebuke his former head coach for acting the way he saw you act for two years.

If it comes up again next time you play your former team, you could say something like, "I considered your suggestion, but I don't believe anything I said affected your players negatively, and I can't flip a switch and change my coaching style."

If he persists, you could say, "I hate to see you in the middle of a situation you didn't create. Perhaps your head coach should take it up with my head coach."

Best wishes,

5/12/1610:46 AM

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