violent conduct

[ollie Hamill]

During one of my games a headbutt occurred however I did not see it happen and did not get a reaction off players and parents. I found out it happened after the game when I asked a few parents if they saw it.
Was just wondering what should I of done. Any help and advice would be appreciated

 

[socal lurker]

You should have seen it!

Well, that's not always realistic here in the real world. You can't do much about something you can't see. Life happens.

 

[RustyRef]

Nothing you can do. Even if you have a smoking gun such as one player with blood pouring from his nose and an opponent looking very guilty you would still be guessing.

 

[santa sangria]

During one of my games a headbutt occurred however I did not see it happen and did not get a reaction off players and parents. I found out it happened after the game when I asked a few parents if they saw it.
Was just wondering what should I of done. Any help and advice would be appreciated

Approach with caution. If you start asking people about what they’ve seen you are inviting trouble. I understand you have sincere motives and you may know the parents. But it can only end badly for you: maybe nothing comes of it but more likely you will get accused of missing something or there will be a more severe reaction, probably behind your back.

Also, as with footballers, can you really trust what a coach or parent tells you? With the best will in the world, you really can’t.

You can’t sanction what you haven’t seen. With reports there may be exceptions- like accusations of abusive behavior - but that will vary and you should ask your RDO, mentor or similar.


Sorry, I didn’t see it
You know we try to see everything

 

[Macca]

Similar happened to me last year. Turned around and saw goalkeeper on ground and opposition player standing over him.
I didn't see what happened so explained to both players that because I couldn't see it there was nothing I could do.
Keeper not happy and ended up getting booked for dissent.
Keepers bench and supporters really not happy.

 

[Kes]

Approach with caution. If you start asking people about what they’ve seen you are inviting trouble. I understand you have sincere motives and you may know the parents. But it can only end badly for you: maybe nothing comes of it but more likely you will get accused of missing something or there will be a more severe reaction, probably behind your back.

Also, as with footballers, can you really trust what a coach or parent tells you? With the best will in the world, you really can’t.

You can’t sanction what you haven’t seen. With reports there may be exceptions- like accusations of abusive behavior - but that will vary and you should ask your RDO, mentor or similar.


Sorry, I didn’t see it
You know we try to see everything

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