Question Number: 14041

Character, Attitude and Control 10/4/2006

RE: Rec Under 11

Brian Bergin of Boone, NC USA asks...

This question is a follow up to question 14018

So what does a coach do when their goalies are being abused like this? Shut up and let the incompetent refs ignore it all game or do we just walk away and forfeit? After they ignored me, which is their right, I was very close to leaving, but that only hurts the rest of my kids. IMHO, refs should either step up or get out.

Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

If you felt the safety of your keeper was in jeopardy due to the lack of calls by this or any other referee, you are obligated to take your players off the field. This may seem drastic but yelling at the referee will do no good and if the actions transpired as you say they did, I see no other recourse, keeping in mind that we don't have the benefit of asking the referee what he saw.

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Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

So out it comes hurting the rest of your kids pride is a greater concern than protecting a player from physical harm. Really now.

Speaking of stepping up or getting out, the ball is in your court, take his place as referee.

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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

If you believe your player is physically in danger, then walk away.

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