Again, - the coach has a v- oy definite responsibility
within the. institution to which he is: related, to a special |
group of: individuals, chiefly the varsity squad and the actual
playing “team; whereas’; the official has the same identical
relationship to all the varsity squads and teams participa-
ting in «the James in whiech-he officiates.

‘Another noteworthy difference is in the funntian
or services Yendered, ‘The coach is expected to teach the
techniques of the game and: :produce a winning team. Leviti-
mate self- interest deiands that they win at. least half “of
their ‘games, ..The official has nothing to-do with the teach-
ing but he is expected to administer the game. durins actual
play in such a manner that, Peper Sa nee being equal, the
best team will win..-For him, in ever, “ame, there will
always.be both a winner and a loser. te.is ‘not: judged by
the team winning a majority of ames but. by. the’. facility
with | which ‘he enhances the. good play of both teams.

Sib ther very important difference has to do with
the duration Of the “period of functioning of the coach and
the ‘official.’ The coach functions. before, during and after
the game. He has plenty of Vilme to. nonder ‘situations and
to confer with others before’ arrivin? at: conclusions and
making decisions. This affords an advantage in studying
the ‘behavior of “individuals and teans. and carefully weigh-
ing the probable outcome before putting into effect what he
has decided to do, The official, on the other hand, fun-
ctions only during the game, Ineofar Os Gn. sarticula .r game
is concerned, his responsibilities cease with the final gun.
During ths game re Dee oar. thie spot, with the spotlight
becomin: mole brivh: as the game becoues.. ‘more intense. His
decisidns must be made instantly and he must abide by the
consecuences in-the immediate reaction Of seers, coaches
and spectators. Por’ (iver OT fie 16" * thes is no time. out for
rest or substitution. Flegardles- of his physical, mental or
emotional condition he is always :exvected, by everybody, to
function at his best and to make no mistakes.

Coaches and officials have important relations
with each other but they also have in common, important
relationships with other groups, including players, managers,
other officials such‘as time- -keepers and_ scorers, basketball
fans, sports’ lovers. and the public at.large, and the press,
sports writers in particular. “Thete is, however , a special
group of individuals with whom coaches and officials have
most important relationships. I refer to those who are the
sponsors for particular games or leagues such as educational
institutions, sports governing bodies, ath letic.councils,
presidents, deans, directors of physical education, athletic
directors, sup-rintendents and principals. This groun,
in my opinion, represents the third factor in good admini-
stration of the basketball game’ or any other sport. Th:y
determine, largely, the con@itions under which games are
played, establish and miintain policies, and have much to do
with the interpretation and administration of the rules; thus
it is that sthey create ‘the atmosphere and setting for the
game. they also have much to do with determining the fees
paid to the officials and what is expected of the official.