Chain-gang etiquette??

[jets]

Probably moreso an offseason topic...but interested to hear some stories of ...let's just say "too involved" chain gang members.

They have the best seat in the house...and 99% of the time, most are great dudes who just love the game of high school football.

BUT...some think their status on the sidelines gives them the right to speak to coaches and players...that is when it gets a little touchy for me.

What say you?? 

[Komets2727]

Not a big fan of volunteers talking to coaches and players as I volunteer myself. I line judge volleyball games and works the scorers table for basketball games and I would not interject myself with coaches and players. Now, obviously I speak to the officials quite a bit in my roles as that is necessary.

[tango]

1 hour ago, jets said:

Probably moreso an offseason topic...but interested to hear some stories of ...let's just say "too involved" chain gang members.

They have the best seat in the house...and 99% of the time, most are great dudes who just love the game of high school football.

BUT...some think their status on the sidelines gives them the right to speak to coaches and players...that is when it gets a little touchy for me.

What say you?? 

They should keep their mouths shut at all times

[1st_and_10]

If they want to run their mouths to coaches/players, they should be removed.  We had an issue with a chain guy (who happened to be a parent) a couple of years ago... The guy was literally running his mouth to coaches any chance he got (and some players too).  It was ridiculous.  But where they are from and who their Head Coach is... It doesn't surprise me.