Some parents are so arrogant and entitled, but there’s usually nothing you can do about it.

Not in this story.

Check out how this referee put a rude dad in his place.

You Can Referee Better Than Me? Show Me.

I am a referee instructor, so I teach other referees how to referee. (Calls, the rules, how to deal with conflict, etc.)

Often I hear commentary on the calls, as all referees do, so I decided to take matters into my own hands once at a local tournament.

This guy is way out of line.

A dad was complaining about my calls and I had gotten to the point where I’d had enough.

He yelled, “I can referee better than that!”

I waited until the match with his daughter was over.

Then I announced to the rest of the competitors in my poule that this dad had graciously offered to not only give me a break, but show me the finer points about the mistakes I was making.

His point is received!

I handed him the remote he needed, placed the competitors for him and then placed him where he needed to be.

He was white as a sheet and looked like he was going to vomit.

He looked at the remote, looked at me, and said, “I don’t know how to do this.”

I smiled, took the remote, and he sat down. He was quiet for the rest of the day.

Here is what folks are saying.

Great response!

“Teachable moment” is a nice way to put it.

I bet! People are so arrogant.

It’s the only way!

Must be satisfying for this person.

I found this story so satisfying!

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